Thank you for the information. Great idea to check the font on scrap wood first.
I will post a photo when I finish the job
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Story time,
There are several reasons for this post, one is Julies comment, and another is sort of a thank you to Paul (pkunk).
When my machine messed up the first time, I pmed Paul and explained that I had only one usable limb - not to freak him out, but I did not know how hard it would be to "operate" on the machine from a wheelchair and with only one arm (I found that it ain't easy). Paul was very supportive, but I sent the machine to Texas.
If you folks have not seen Julie's shop, you need to check out her diagram.
Anyway I spouted off awhile back and said something about knowing about some graphics programs (and with the help of a computer had taken several things to reality), but didn't know how to do gradients.
So attached are three completed turbo-cad projects done prior to getting my CC (one of which is what Julie referred to).
If I had my CC earlier I would have done more with the entertainment center. As it is I only made the larger doors (with grilles), the drawer unit under the TV, and the arched pieces at the top. My wife helped me with the 3/4" plywood until I got it cut to managible sizes - I had some carpenter friends cut and erect the other stuff, and I bought the fluted boards and small door/drawer-fronts.
The 1990 house was the second house I built and my final attempt to re-make my first marriage. The 2000 house was with my current wife. I drew the houses, had my carpenter friends erect the 1990 one, and Susan and I were the general contractors on the current one. I painted/stained/varnished, cut tile/laid tile, for those of you who have built your own homes - you know the rest. There is a lot you can do even if you only have one arm - it is just a lot slower.
Incidently, I was in my twenties when I built my first home, 50's for my second, and 60's for our current home.
I'm more than a little impressed and humbled, that's for sure.
Bob
You done good, Doc! Nice work!
I thank you for your kind remarks.
I think it might be hard to imagine a life as "different" as I (and others) have had. In reality, we all walk a different path, I guess that is what I wanted to say all along. I am able to do and understand from where I am - its just a little different.
Ken, very nice work.. and beautiful homes! You have a lot to be proud of :D
Ron
I THOUGHT I heard my ears ringing earlier <g> Doc you were talking bout me.
Thank you my friend for posting the pictures, you really do amazing work. I choose to look at you as not 'slower' because of whats happened. I much prefer to think you appreciate what you have that much more.
And as to the shop <g> no one wants to see my knife making shop ;p wrong boards.
Niener, niener, niener.
J
Doc,
I really am impressed with the work you did, very amazing with only one limb. I couldn't do that with both of mine. Sounds you have overcome any hurdles you may have had. Nice job.
Ken,
Great work, I'd say second to none.
And I would like to say I admire your attitude towards life
and playing the cards we're dealt, my Hats off to you. http://www.carvewright.com/forum/ima...icon_smile.gif