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11th October 2006, 05:00 PM #1New Member
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folding barbeque table/bench seat
G'day all
This is the barbeque table that I made for my Major Project for year 12 Design and Technology. It is not my design though.
It seats 8 people when in the table position, 4 on each side.
Seats 4 when in the bench seat position.
All made out of 60 x 30 Blue Gum timber.
All fitting are stainless steel
Outdoor finish applied
Please tell me what you think.
Cheers, Dan
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11th October 2006, 05:20 PM #2
Dan,
Tha is rather impressive work. The complexity of the project (ie in getting the movements right for smooth motion) rates it very high in my opinion.
Well Done.
PS Where did you get the design from???Have a nice day - Cheers
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11th October 2006, 05:41 PM #3New Member
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Thanks wood butcher.
The design i copied from another company called Highland Original, not sure if they are still running or not. Saw it at the garden show in Sydney in 2005 and mates parents had one that I took some measurements off.
Cheers, Dan
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11th October 2006, 06:17 PM #4
Looks pretty good, wouldnt mind one of those out the back here. Move it out of the way when its not being used as a table.
Top work.Brett
Only Robinson Crusoe could get everything done by Friday!
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11th October 2006, 06:30 PM #5New Member
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I will probably be making more of these after I finish my HSC which will be about December time if anyone is intereseted in being the first customer.
Not 100% sure if I will produce more, but I'll keep you all informed.
Cheers, Dan
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11th October 2006, 06:31 PM #6
Impressive - well done Dan. And quality fitting too. Should last a lifetime with S/S and bluegum.
Cheers
TEEJAY
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11th October 2006, 08:39 PM #7You've got to risk it to get the biscuit
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awesome. great design. excellent work, you should be able to score highly with that.
S T I R L O
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11th October 2006, 09:04 PM #8
Dan?
Hey Dan you there?
Dan...
I hate you :eek:
Not really since Ive only just met you (I think?) anyway firstly welcome
secondly I hate you
Its a bloody beauty young fella!! Well done!Believe me there IS life beyond marriage!!! Relax breathe and smile learn to laugh again from the heart so it reaches the eyes!!
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11th October 2006, 09:47 PM #9
Don't worry, he's back on his leash now, he hates everybody
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12th October 2006, 08:49 AM #10
Love the design and the work - and Dingo's bizarre response (believe it or not). It's inspired me to give the idea some thought... (your pics, not Dingo) Down boy! Down!
Rather surreal the conversations with that man...Is it wrong to be in love with a sawbench?
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12th October 2006, 09:10 AM #11
Hey Dan
That is a really great piece of work. I hope that the markers take the same view. In which case they may suggest that the piece be part of the display at the Sydney Timber and Working with Wood Show next year. In which case, take up the opportunity and let us all come and drool over it.
While none of the people here would try to dissuade you from trying to sell your product, you should remember that the people who read and contribute to this forum (aka woodnuts and woodboobs - the terms are non-gender specific and relate to talent and obsession levels!) actually want to know how it works and how you did it. :confused:
ISTR that the best HSC works are, after the marks are out, put up on a website with some of the plans and description. Is that so? In which case, you could just direct us to that site.
So how about some more detailed pictures and/or drawings and/or writing on this? You won't be hitting your sales becasue none of the woodnuts and woodboobs ever buys something they could make themselves.
Once again, well done Dane and tell us more about it!!
JeremyCheers
Jeremy
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12th October 2006, 10:52 AM #13New Member
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Well as requested I'll tell you all some more about. But really there isnt that much to it.
It all pivots on stainless steel bolts with nylon lock nuts at four different points (2 on each side). Will add some side on pics so you can see how it all works.
Its all screwed together with SS 50mm screws.
I can give you the plans I made once I get my portfolio back, teachers still got it, but most of the angles and precise measurements were just done in my head and played with. The plans are not all that accurate as many parts had to made depending on the other parts. All I used the plans for was for the measurements and general structure and just made the rest up as I went along. (teacher did not like this approach at all).
Any other question please ask, as I really am not sure what to say.
Cheers, Dan
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12th October 2006, 11:10 AM #14
Thanks for that Dan, I think I now have a clear idea of what you did.
Cheers
Jeremy
If it were done when 'tis done, then 'twere well it were done quickly
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12th October 2006, 01:55 PM #15
Nice work Dan. That's how I approach wood work. Get a plan for the 'vibe' of a piece and improvise as you go along. It help you to think on your feet and personalises it. Some of details can change mid-project. I wouldn't worry about your teacher, as my Dad reminded me when I was studying at uni, "the dictionary states that academic is of no practical use"
If I do not clearly express what I mean, it is either for the reason that having no conversational powers, I cannot express what I mean, or that having no meaning, I do not mean what I fail to express. Which, to the best of my belief, is not the case.
Mr. Grewgious, The Mystery of Edwin Drood - Charles Dickens
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