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We had an old fiberglas curtain that was dirty and very much in need of replacing. I used the designs of the side panels to make the design.
The material is mahogany. At the time this was built the material was $2800.00. The unit weight is 425 pounds and it was installed in one piece. The unit was lifted in place by an electric wench pulling a strap attached to steel lifting brackets. It went in plumb and level the first time.
The unit is about 92” wide and 96” up the sides. The fabric is acoustical cloth stapled to the back.
I made 3 I-beams that were attached to my shop floor and shimmed level with each other. This is what I built the unit on. I was able to clamp to the I-beam.
Most of the cross cuts were cut with a sliding chop saw, but the 22.5 degree cuts were cut with my router using a special jig that I made. I have included pictures of that. This project took 5 1/2 months of spare time to build. It took 9 men to carry it out of my shop. A friend owns a commerical wood shop. He quoted $40,000.00 to build and install it.
-- "When we build, let us think we build forever." John Ruskin
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12 comments so far
GaryK
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posted 54 days ago
That looks great! Nice job.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
Scott Bryan
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posted 54 days ago
Bearpaw,
This is an absolutely gorgeous project. This was a winning project for everyone. You got a lot of quality woodworking time, the church got a beautiful grill and saved a ton of money.
thanks for the post.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
ND2ELK
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posted 54 days ago
Outstanding! You did a wonderful job on this beautiful piece. Than you for posting.
God Bless
tom
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sjdickey
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posted 54 days ago
I am often touched by the love and craftsmanship so many of our fellow woodjocks put into creating lovely and meaningful pieces for thier churches. You have done it again. Beautiful work.
roman
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posted 54 days ago
beautiful
nothing better then the glory of God
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Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 54 days ago
Hi Bearpaw;
A fabulous job and a worthy cause.
Lee
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againstthegrain
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posted 54 days ago
THATS one of the many things I love about my job, I get to do woodworking for the church!!! Well done and I pray many blessings for sewing into His kingdom!!
-- Anchul - Warrensburg, MO: As a Pastor, I am just trying to get closer to Jesus. He was a woodworker too.
cajunpen
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posted 54 days ago
Bearpaw that is absolutely incredible. Talk about a massive project. The mahogany was a good choice.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
rikkor
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posted 54 days ago
Simply beautiful. When I clicked on this I was expecting to see a barbeque. This is much better.
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Mario
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posted 53 days ago
Great work and for the greatest cause. Something you can be proud of for years to come. Thanks for posting.
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CharlieM1958
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posted 53 days ago
Excellent work!
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
clieb91
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posted 53 days ago
Bearpaw, Welcome aboard.
What a better way to use those talents that you have been given but to give them back to a church. The piece likes great.
CtL
-- Chris L. "Don't Dream it, Be it."