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illusionman2 Inner circle 1006 Posts 
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I am working on the curved portion under the table and the table top this week maybe a new picture next week.
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JamesTong Eternal Order Malaysia 11213 Posts
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Would be great seeing your progress and waiting for the pics.
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illusionman2 Inner circle 1006 Posts
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I got the top, base and table top done. still working on the curve under the table. Sorry I am so slow.
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w221/......AGED.jpg The paint job will be yellow and black. |
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JamesTong Eternal Order Malaysia 11213 Posts
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It is shaping up and getting better as more things are done on it. It is looking better now.
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illusionman2 Inner circle 1006 Posts
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http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w221/......llow.jpg
2 Coats of yellow 2 more to go. The table is dark gray but not as dark as the picture shows. |
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JamesTong Eternal Order Malaysia 11213 Posts
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That is nice and it is really shaping up. Thanks for the pic again, illusionman2
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MrPrestoHypno Regular user 190 Posts
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That is really looking nice. Way better then mine.
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illusionman2 Inner circle 1006 Posts
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I got the curved part under the table done, I made it a very solid unit that drops in (thanks Dan) (can't show this on open form).I also drew in the art on the front I went with a skinner curver figure.
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w221/......tART.jpg |
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Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts
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This really looks good. You should be proud of your accomplishment.
Can I ask how you cut the curves out? With a bench jug saw or hand tools? You also mentioned you glued all the hinges on, why was that you choice and not small wood screws? Will the glue hold up with use? I see you also have some artist talent. Very nice. Just wondering your thinking behind you construction method. Not implying anything else. |
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illusionman2 Inner circle 1006 Posts
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On 2009-11-15 16:07, wmhegbli wrote: The curve was cut with just a hand jig saw (not the best way). The reason the hinges are glued on is the wood is very thin only 1/4 of a inch to cut down on the weight. I do think the hinges will hold up as all 4 of my Zig Zags were done this way. The long hinges on the inside 8 corners I don't think I could get off if I had to. Gorilla Glue is very strong , but it foams so it can be messy, I first screw on the hinge (with very long screws going through the wood)mark around the hinge and then take it off put a little glue on the wood with in the mark then a little glue on the back of the hinge and screw back on, when cured in a day I back out the screws and patch the holes in the wood. |
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illusionman2 Inner circle 1006 Posts
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http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w221/......done.jpg
I got the grill done, a sheet of this cost $25.00 at LOWES. I cut this from a table I got a GoodWill for $5.00 yes I am on a budget. |
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Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts
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It is shaping up, looks like you used oak on the black painted part on top.
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jay leslie V.I.P. Southern California 9500 Posts
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On 2009-11-17 17:14, wmhegbli wrote: Exactly.. It looks like oak. The surface on an illusion should be free from defects. Grain is a defect. Even natural wood should be smooth unless you are making RenFare props. Weather you are professional or amateur it is just a matter of sanding the primer, applying more primer/sealer and sanding again until no one can see the grain of the wood. When you wheel that illusion on the stage is the little voice in the back of your head saying "This is the finest piece of equipment available" or is it saying "They will never know I made it myself. I can see all the defects but as long as I get paid, I'm happy".
Jay Leslie
www.TheHouseOfEnchantment.com |
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tabman Inner circle USA 5946 Posts
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On 2009-11-18 13:30, jay leslie wrote:.... Even natural wood should be smooth .... Like a baby's behind!! 
...Your professional woodworking and "tender" loving care in the products you make, make the wait worthwhile. Thanks for all you do...
http://Sefalaljia.com |
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JamesTong Eternal Order Malaysia 11213 Posts
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On 2009-11-17 15:16, illusionman2 wrote: More done and getting better. I can't wait to see the completed work. |
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illusionman2 Inner circle 1006 Posts
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On 2009-11-18 13:30, jay leslie wrote: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I have not even got it to work yet; I still have the slides to put on and the sword to make. My little voice will be saying this is the best I can do, and yes I do see all the defects. |
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ClintonMagus Inner circle Southwestern Southeast 3997 Posts
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Illusionman, just remember - there's always someone nearby to poop on your parade. Regardless of how good a builder you become, there will always be someone better, but as long as you are doing what you love and you are improving your skills with every project, you are a success.
Buy the book, Professional Illusion Building for the Home Craftsman by Dick Gustafson. I think that Paul Osborne sells it. It is a great resource for folks like us.
Things are more like they are today than they've ever been before...
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Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts
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Dick Gustafsn gave the book rights to Abbott's Magic in Colon, Michigan. Contact them for the purchase of the book, Professional Illusion Building etc.
Tip or suggestion to the above statement, Oaks grain cannot be sanded away, they sell filler for Oak wood that is applied and sanded, then primed and painted. I just noted the Oak wood as that is an expensive wood and hard to work wigh and use on an Illusion. Usually Pine, Popular, and birch plywood woods are used. I think your illusion is coming along very well. |
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rtgreen Inner circle Portland, Oregon 1322 Posts
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Here is a source for the book:
http://hamiltonholtinc.stores.yahoo.net/profilbuilfo.html Thanks, Richard |
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ClintonMagus Inner circle Southwestern Southeast 3997 Posts
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If you can't locate the book, please PM me. I bought the last of Dick's original copies several years ago, and I still have a few.
Things are more like they are today than they've ever been before...
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Posted: Nov 1, 2009 07:25 pm 