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My first Lumberjocks project.
My wife and I saw several versions of this mobile on our recent trip to Cambodia. I really liked the design, so I decided to make one for a Christmas present for my grandfather. He is the true craftsman in the family, so hopefully he can appreciate it, flaws and all. I did all the work with hand tools (except the drill press) and for some reason chose to make each of the four corners of the frame a different type of joint. I can chalk the whole thing up to a good learning experience.
The body is cocobolo, the frame and legs are cherry, and the head is some hardwood my dad had laying around that I don’t recognize. Very hard though, rough on the chisels.
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Bluepine38
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#1 posted 515 days ago
Glad you finally decided to participate, once you get your feet wet this site is pretty good. Nice looking bird,
I am guessing that you move that balance point until the birds head is balanced against the counterweight
and then tie it off, so a little push keeps it moving for a while. Thank you for sharing, and now that you
have started, I hope it does not take so long for the second project.
-- As ever, Gus-the 74 yr young apprentice carpenter
Woodbridge
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#2 posted 515 days ago
That is such an interestng and cool looking bird and project. Its something I have noit seen before. You will see at LJs that there are so many great ideas that people share, yours included. Thanks for sharing yours with us.
-- Peter, Woodbridge, Ontario
helluvawreck
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#3 posted 515 days ago
That’s a good conversation piece and I’ll bet your grandfather will enjoy it.
helluvawreck
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Lidiya Blaznina
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#4 posted 515 days ago
Very interesting project !!!
-- Lidiya,Russia," I use wood to translate my mood".
jjw5858
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#5 posted 515 days ago
Very, very cool…..love you used handtools, your grandfather will enjoy this! Thanks for the post!
-- "Make something you love tomorrow...and do it slowly" JLB
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