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Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by Forster46, Mar 31, 2013.

  1. Feb 2, 2024 at 7:09 PM
    Kwikvette

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    4 run, 2 don't
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    :woot::welder:
     
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    Been meaning to make some bird houses I mean I have angle grinders for sanding, files as well, not to mention a circular saw.

    Just too busy lately; I did your sign you wanted but it's too big lol gotta figure something out
     
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    Let me know, what birds you are looking to have use boxes. And what style
     
  5. Feb 2, 2024 at 7:19 PM
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    Smaller than a pigeon :anonymous:

    Neighbor has pigeons living under his solar panels on his roof; fortunately none on mine but I don't want them trying to get in there
     
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    Pigeons are nasty.
     
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    Yeah they are

    Here's my iteration of what you had sent; I wanted to experiment and add detail but by utilizing just the kerf width and not actually cutting much out

    Turned out to be a fun little experiment mainly cause the lines themselves provided the detail I wanted, and it's metal I'm not using for anything else

    20240124_160513.jpg

    Problem is, even at this size there was distortion so it's just a tiny bit bowed

    20240124_160920.jpg

    So I took to using my scriber but it literally just scratches the surface of the metal and doesn't go all that deep

    20240127_150857.jpg

    20240127_211625.jpg

    I'll have to experiment with a hatch fill and revise the drawing myself again to achieve something with fine detail in such a small space

    Or set up a Gofundme for laser or at the very least, high def plasma :anonymous:
     
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    That looks great! I cant use it for my project but id still take it.
     
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  9. Feb 2, 2024 at 7:49 PM
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    Yeah no worries, got your name on it.

    I'll just have to experiment more for a small scale but it might need to just be individual pieces that you piece together idk...
     
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    Maybe just the letters outlined?
     
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    You mean the outside silhouette only, and the letters cut the way I did the lines above?
     
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  13. Feb 2, 2024 at 7:57 PM
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    Just,

    USN
     
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    Ah dude that's too easy :rofl:
     
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    :fistbump:
     
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    Make an Air Force symbol and id be in on that too!
     
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    I think I made a drawing of it, as a demonstration to show just how easy it was.

    Think I drew it in less than 5 minutes lol used it to demonstrate the mirror command..lemme take a screenshot


    Screenshot 2024-02-02 200910.png
     
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  18. Feb 3, 2024 at 6:28 AM
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    My prettiest project:

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    Nice! Cherry and maple?
     
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  20. Feb 3, 2024 at 10:12 AM
    RichochetRabbit

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    Sweet engineering!

    Full bars supporting the lower section, but backset enough to not look like they exist. Side supports look pretty and lightweight but are sufficient to keep weight from falling. Nice central/edge contrast in wood selection.

    I have learned in recent years that things can be strong but also be pretty and look non-blocky.
     

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