the magazine article that used a CNC to make chain links did it that way--break every other link and reglue... which is how I figured to do it. The other CNC, however, had a really elaborate jigging system that would not be necessary on the CW and required multiple moves of the material that would not be required on the CW. It made me smile when I realized how much easier it would be for us to do.
I'm unsure how Michael made his chains and am just speculting a bit on how he did his beautiful piece.
Lawrence
Finally finished the August POM, I think this will make some great Christmas presents! Thought I was use some colors that looked metal. I cut two of them since I was doing it and the chain was easier then I thought to glue it back up and my paint covers any mistakes. Thanks Michael for another great project.
Tom Watson
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Great Job Tom! The paint job really made it stand out---in time
Thanks Smoken D! I was hoping to get the old look.
Tom Watson
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Tom...I really like the way the anchor came out. Was the paint one of the "hammered metal" paints?
That came out great! All that's missing is the rust! It looks like metal in the picture.
That looks GREAT Tom-- well done! What wood is that carve under the finish?
Lawrence
Thanks so much Lawrence, Sharon, Bert and Sharon.
I used red cedar. The anchor is painted with Valspar stone grey/black and the chain is painted Rustoleum multicolor texture black.
Tom Watson
Two CW's and D.C.-Top Mount Insert @ Ringneckblues.com Get the dust out!!
50" X 48" PDJ Pilot Pro CNC http://www.pdjinc.com
Check out my Facebook page for current carvings at http://www.facebook.com/signsinwood
Watsons Wooden Words http://www.signsinwood.com & Messages in Wood http://www.messagesinwood.com/
Thanks for the paint information. The clock looks great. and the paint is perfect
Leo Davenport
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