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6th February 2010, 08:43 PM #1Novice
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school project-bar
Hey guys and gals on here,
This year for my design and technology class I have decided to build a bar. And now since I am a newbie at woodworking I would like to ask all you people if along the way as I post my designs to see what you all think and also if I run into any problems, if you would help out a newbie woodworker
I am currently designing the bar but the basic design that I am working on is a curved shape. Like an L shape but more smooth around the corner. Also any suggestions on programs that are helpful to use to sketch-up designs. Because I think I will have some hand drawn and computer drawn designs.
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7th February 2010, 01:51 PM #2
The most popular 3D design program in woodworking is Google's Sketchup. It's popular because it's simple, easy to use, and free. It takes a little getting used (particularly with curves), but there's plenty of online tutorials.
Look forward to seeing your project develop.My blog: ~ for the love of wood ~ - http://theloveofwood.blogspot.com/
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7th February 2010, 06:16 PM #3Novice
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Thanks for the advice on a program to use, just downloaded then and will muck around on it a bit later. And by friday at the latest I will post some of my designs up.
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15th February 2010, 08:57 PM #4Novice
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Hey everyone, thought I'd give a quick update for those who are following this, I am deciding whether to or not put a beer tap in, would it be cheaper in the long run? Any thoughts you have on this would be good to hear
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23rd February 2010, 05:08 PM #5Intermediate Member
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good luck mate.... i did design and tech last year, it was by best subject lol
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23rd February 2010, 08:26 PM #6
Putting in a beer tap isnt always that simple, proper beer pouring taps are refrigerated(in oz anyway).
Cheaper definitely not cheaper than a hired magic box, unless you brew your own in kegs and use it on a regular basis
One of the best things you can do with a bar is to make it a wet bar by putting in a sink.....................................................................
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24th February 2010, 10:35 AM #7Member
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i love it, making a bar at school. esp since the uproar about yr 12's in townsville getting stubby coolers. don't leak it to the press haha.
wet bar is good idea, incorporate a hidden ice bucket/cutting board as lid into top.
for beer tap, have the design to where you want it, but it is a big outlay, (even for homebrew) with bar fridge, gas bottle, hosing. just make sure there is enough room for everything else apart from beer on tap. although the inside of the L will make for a good hiding place for all that even if it is a bit hard to get to.
more info, what wood? what kind of bar top, is it going to have an above head or all hidden under, space for ; spirits, wine, beer fridge, mixers, wine coolers, wine and cocktail glasses, blender. How big? permanent or moveable.
One idea i did see was to get it wired up with power, and power points by an electrician but have it powered from an extension cord so that you can unplug the bar and move it.I forgot what i was taught, I only remember what I have learnt
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