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- Sun Jan 14, 2024 6:54 am
- Forum: Aspire - Gallery
- Topic: Walking Sticks for Friends
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4022
Re: Walking Sticks for Friends
Harden after carving. The carving is what you are protecting. Redwood and Cedar are strong enough to make walking sticks and both are light weight. The resin based hardener soaks in about 1/8" and makes the wood details more durable but not brittle. Hardener is Minwax I purchase online from Paint Su...
- Sat Dec 30, 2023 6:37 am
- Forum: Aspire - General
- Topic: Vectric 2024 UGM 🎉
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10927
Re: Vectric 2024 UGM 🎉
Thanks for the information.
Dale
Dale
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 3:50 am
- Forum: Aspire - Gallery
- Topic: Repair Job
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1514
Re: Repair Job
Thanks Jim,
I can't complain; Our anniversary in May will be number 53.
Dale
I can't complain; Our anniversary in May will be number 53.
Dale
- Fri Dec 22, 2023 6:25 am
- Forum: Aspire - Gallery
- Topic: Repair Job
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1514
Repair Job
driveway truss.jpg A few years ago the county went thru the driveway arch with a dump truck hoist up. The 26 foot long 6x6 was broken. They replaced it with one that had a huge knot near the center. Vertical clearance is a bit over 14'. Over time it the sag reached nearly a foot. It was clear it wa...
- Fri Dec 22, 2023 5:37 am
- Forum: Aspire - Gallery
- Topic: Walking Sticks for Friends
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4022
Re: Walking Sticks for Friends
About the Pipe: It should have said 1.5" (1-1/2") NOT 1/2"
The height is 30".
Dale
The height is 30".
Dale
- Mon Dec 18, 2023 6:12 am
- Forum: Aspire - Gallery
- Topic: Walking Sticks for Friends
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4022
Re: Walking Sticks for Friends
Thanks for posting your pictures. Lots of creative ideas too. You can also use lighter weight wood such as cedar, Douglas Fir, Redwood, etc. A bunch of mine were made from 4x4x8' cedar from Home Depot..... 4 complete sticks from each one. Just look for straight grain without knots. I soak these soft...
- Fri Sep 15, 2023 5:10 am
- Forum: Aspire - Gallery
- Topic: 2nd Amendment of the Bill of Rights
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2079
Re: 2nd Amendment of the Bill of Rights
Great job. Dale
- Thu Sep 14, 2023 5:12 am
- Forum: Aspire - Gallery
- Topic: US Flag
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1094
Re: US Flag
Great idea and job.
This veteran thanks you too!
Dale
This veteran thanks you too!
Dale
- Thu Sep 14, 2023 5:04 am
- Forum: Aspire - Gallery
- Topic: Flourish with basket weave
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1938
Re: Flourish with basket weave
Tex, since the basics are all the same the only change is the carved area. Depending on the complexity and number of objects, computer time is typically less than 2-hours for animals and birds, less than an hour each for the basket weave and flourish. The tricky part is the wrap joint alignment. Wha...
- Tue Sep 12, 2023 4:54 am
- Forum: Aspire - Gallery
- Topic: Flourish with basket weave
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1938
Flourish with basket weave
BASKET WEAVE 3.jpg Debbie wanted a walking stick without animals and birds. BASKET WEAVE 2.jpg She also wanted a basket weave on the bottom half. BASKET WEAVE.jpg Component 1 (walking stick) is set to add at 0.7 (diameter is 1.4") Component 2 (16" Dish for flourish and basket weave) shape height se...
- Tue Sep 12, 2023 3:42 am
- Forum: Aspire - Gallery
- Topic: Marble Pinball Machine
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1587
Re: Marble Pinball Machine
Great Idea!
Great job!
Dale
Great job!
Dale
- Sat Aug 26, 2023 5:52 pm
- Forum: Aspire - Gallery
- Topic: Monthly Project
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2498
Re: Monthly Project
Second reply, yes there are even more colors, all of which we see all around us depending on the time of year and the variety.
We have wine grapes on the south and apples on the north of our house.
Thanks for all the comments.
Dale
We have wine grapes on the south and apples on the north of our house.
Thanks for all the comments.
Dale
- Fri Aug 11, 2023 8:59 pm
- Forum: Aspire - Gallery
- Topic: Monthly Project
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2498
Re: Monthly Project
Leo,
The top finish is rustoleum spray top coat which is gloss and contains UV so the acrylic paint won't fade.
The texture of the wood 'softens' the gloss in the background making the grapes stand out.
Dale
The top finish is rustoleum spray top coat which is gloss and contains UV so the acrylic paint won't fade.
The texture of the wood 'softens' the gloss in the background making the grapes stand out.
Dale
- Wed Aug 09, 2023 6:36 pm
- Forum: Aspire - Gallery
- Topic: 1930 Duesenberg Model
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2331
Re: 1930 Duesenberg Model
Great Job!
If you get an extra you can send me one.
Dale
If you get an extra you can send me one.
Dale
- Wed Aug 09, 2023 6:29 pm
- Forum: Aspire - Gallery
- Topic: Monthly Project
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2498
Monthly Project
Aspen sealed with Minwax sealer
Painting by Debbie
Acrylic paint with Rustoleum clear top coat w/ UV protection