Cutting of the arch...
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Cutting of the arch...
It had to be done! I want single studs between my windows so here is the end result.
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=873278
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=95093
for the whole folder. Now to make a 1/2 stud jig so I can make the cuts cleaner.
plmkwyt
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http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=873278
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=95093
for the whole folder. Now to make a 1/2 stud jig so I can make the cuts cleaner.
plmkwyt
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Can't say as it is something I would ever do. Heck I don't even really like it. BUT, it is a cool idea, and if I ever had enough pieces to risk cuting and had a good reason to cut em, I might do what you did. If it makes you happy, good job.
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50 or so from Ebay for $2 made this possible. The cut does need to be down the center of the stud to make a flush fit. My attempts so far (7 or so) have been a bit off, but that kinda makes that rustic look more natural. The idea came from http://www.carcanague.com/aug04/81404gf/81404gf2.jpg
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Re: Cutting of the arch...
Question: with the ends cut off, is the arch brick still stable as a brick, or must it be handled/connected with care? Will structural integrity be compromized?
Alan
PS Looks good, none the less.
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PS Looks good, none the less.
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As with any modified brick it does require some reenforcement. A 1x12 across the top holds the complete window inline. My idea might go as far as "trimming" the arch off the top of a few windows for the tall casement. Then I can have latice for the whole window.
I'll post a pic if I do that today.
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I've wished for this sort of piece lots, although I don't think we'll ever see it, without it being a 'pre-made' piece.
I personally would never ever ever do that to a piece, but I must say you did a pretty nice job here. Nice idea, but immoral when it comes to respecting the Brick.
I personally would never ever ever do that to a piece, but I must say you did a pretty nice job here. Nice idea, but immoral when it comes to respecting the Brick.
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Jail just said everything I was going to type.J1A3L5 wrote:I've wished for this sort of piece lots, although I don't think we'll ever see it, without it being a 'pre-made' piece.
I personally would never ever ever do that to a piece, but I must say you did a pretty nice job here. Nice idea, but immoral when it comes to respecting the Brick.
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Looks good.
One tip for cutting this sort of plastic...cut it with a little bit of extra, then sand it down to your mark using a flat-plate sander, like the ones used for sanding filler flat on walls. If you have one! It`s very tedious to do it by hand with a sanding block, but both methods give a lot of control and a nice flat finish.
One tip for cutting this sort of plastic...cut it with a little bit of extra, then sand it down to your mark using a flat-plate sander, like the ones used for sanding filler flat on walls. If you have one! It`s very tedious to do it by hand with a sanding block, but both methods give a lot of control and a nice flat finish.