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Started the benchwork

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Posted by fsm1000 on Monday, July 16, 2007 12:25 AM
Cool gate, I look forward to more :)
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Posted by NZRMac on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 6:46 PM
 ARTHILL wrote:

I,m with you, plan as you go. That is how the prototypes do it. They pretend to have a plan, but they are changing it everytime there is a business change or depression or new industry.

I also liked the bench work part, but built all mine out of scrap lumber so it does not look as pretty.

Yeah I figure when the track reaches the wall I can go left, right or up?

I like a recent track plan out of MR mag so with a few tweaks and some staging I'll make it fit.

Thanks for the comments, it has to be neat work or I'm in troubleBlack Eye [B)]

Ken.

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Posted by Cox 47 on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 1:36 PM
Looks like a good start...keep us updated....Cox 47
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Posted by loathar on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 11:27 AM
Looking good! I look forward to seeing how that gate works when it's done. I also have a hard time visualizing things on paper or a cad program. Sometimes you just have to start nailing some wood together and go from there.
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Posted by ARTHILL on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 9:06 AM

I,m with you, plan as you go. That is how the prototypes do it. They pretend to have a plan, but they are changing it everytime there is a business change or depression or new industry.

I also liked the bench work part, but built all mine out of scrap lumber so it does not look as pretty.

If you think you have it right, your standards are too low. my photos http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/ARTHILL/ Art
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Posted by NZRMac on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 2:03 AM
 Hyun wrote:

I envy your carpentry skills, and the available space, in that order.  Smile [:)]

Looking forward to the future updates.

The space (9.5'x 12') will have to do. I had 25' x 17' at our previous house. But I'll do my best.

Ken.

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Posted by NZRMac on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 2:00 AM
 tigerstripe wrote:

 2 X 4 benchwork, overdesign, but take no chances.

Is your house in a new construction area?...

I feel your pain, sleep good; if you can.

 

Actually it's 34x66mm (1.3x 2.5 inches) pine finger jointed. it's very light and strong and cheap!!Big Smile [:D]

Yes our house is new and there's two more going up next door.

I like building the benchwork it's the best part!!

Ken.

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Posted by tigerstripe on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 1:12 AM

 2 X 4 benchwork, overdesign, but take no chances.

Is your house in a new construction area?...

I feel your pain, sleep good; if you can.

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 1:04 AM

I envy your carpentry skills, and the available space, in that order.  Smile [:)]

Looking forward to the future updates.

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Started the benchwork
Posted by NZRMac on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 12:39 AM

No real layout plan, I'm just building.

Of course I had to build a gate!

Ken.

 

 

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