jim@jlazy3
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...another day in paradise!
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Post by jim@jlazy3 on Nov 8, 2009 22:36:39 GMT -6
yeah, I do. Usually draw little working sketches of things as I go. Helps prevent cutting stuff wrong length, and maximizing materials. I also keep a 'scrapbook', and it's kinda neat to look at pic's of the finished project right next to rough pencil sketches.
The other thing about plans/sketches/drawings is you can write in the actual finished dimensions so later down the road, you can build another one without re-inventing the wheel!
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Post by brburns on Nov 10, 2009 13:08:45 GMT -6
I've used pland and also just winged it. When I use plans, it goes much quicker and less frustrating. However, I'm sure I'll do it both ways in the future.
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Post by Ruffnek on Nov 10, 2009 14:46:14 GMT -6
I also keep a 'scrapbook', and it's kinda neat to look at pic's of the finished project right next to rough pencil sketches. I keep a notebook, too. It has rough sketches of projects with critical dimensions or tool settings notated in it. On simple projects like a blanket chest, I notate a cut list with final dimensions. If I change a dimension, I just note it and next time, that info is already available...sometimes I don't even remember changing it. |
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Post by dburkhart on Nov 10, 2009 15:58:00 GMT -6
where does a feller get plans for a hal taylor rocker?
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Post by Ruffnek on Nov 10, 2009 16:38:55 GMT -6
where does a feller get plans for a hal taylor rocker? From Hal Taylor, of course! ;D Here's the link: www.haltaylor.com/plans.htmHe also has a new set of plans where, in his words, "the changes I made to the rocker are not insignificant." Hal says the new rocker style is more difficult to build...I don't know because I haven't seen what changes he made. I do know that if you have even intermediate WW skills, you can build his original rocker. His plans are very detailed with lots of pictures and lots of explanation. Also, he makes himself available via phone or e-mail to help if it's needed. His old plans were $270 and the back brace template (recommended) is another $30. Pricey but worth it IMHO. |
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Post by brburns on Nov 10, 2009 17:03:47 GMT -6
I also keep a 'scrapbook', and it's kinda neat to look at pic's of the finished project right next to rough pencil sketches. I keep a notebook, too. It has rough sketches of projects with critical dimensions or tool settings notated in it. On simple projects like a blanket chest, I notate a cut list with final dimensions. If I change a dimension, I just note it and next time, that info is already available...sometimes I don't even remember changing it. I write critical demintions on my workbench. I can always find it and they seam to dissapear in a couple months. |
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Post by lockman on Nov 10, 2009 17:12:26 GMT -6
I also keep a record of things. A 3 ring binder for pictures and measurements of things I come up with. Then a file drawer for the projects with plans arranged by name.
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Post by dburkhart on Nov 10, 2009 18:17:40 GMT -6
thanks cody
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Post by boodrow on Nov 11, 2009 7:56:16 GMT -6
Off the top of my head I cant remember ever using plans on anything ive ever made. I generally think it over in my head, jot the numbers down and go from there.
Boodrow
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