LumberJocks

Fairy Door #7: Gorilla Tough!

Project by MsDebbieP posted 109 days ago 399 views 0 times favorited 24 comments Add to Favorites
Fairy Door #7: Gorilla Tough! Fairy Door #7: Gorilla Tough! Fairy Door #7: Gorilla Tough! Click the pictures to enlarge them

Aug 14, 2008

I’m on a roll with my Fairy Doors and the “Gorilla Tough” challenge came at the perfect time. This “stone” door idea was next on my list.

The Wood: Poplar

The Glue: Gorilla Glue

The Decor: rocks from my driveway, necklace wire (hinges), metal button (door handle)

Steps:
1. I started out by cutting the door from the piece of poplar, leaving the frame for attaching the rocks to
2. Using “Gorilla Glue” I attached rocks around the door frame and let it dry.
3. Again, using the “Gorilla Glue” I dabbed some glue into the holes between the rocks and sprinkled in some sand (tiny gravel) into the spaces, creating a rock and mortar look and I let this dry.
4. I then formed ant attached the metal hinges, again gluing in the ends with the Gorilla Glue
5. I then drilled a hole for the metal “button” and used a drop of Gorilla Glue to secure it in place.
6. I trimmed away any excess glue that had gathered at the back of the door.
7. I placed it on my front steps as my latest invitation to the garden fairies

The Gorilla Glue was a big help with attaching the stones as it formed around the different shapes making it very secure. I was also able to easily carve away the excess glue after it had dried. This was the first time I’d used Gorilla Glue and it won’t be my last.

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)


24 comments so far

View teenagewoodworker's profile

teenagewoodworker

2135 posts in 305 days


posted 109 days ago

nice project for the gorilla glue challenge! thats gonna be hard to beat! :)

View MsDebbieP's profile

MsDebbieP

12282 posts in 697 days


posted 109 days ago

thanks! :)

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

View PaBull's profile

PaBull

244 posts in 202 days


posted 109 days ago

This is all wrong, how can you possibly be combining Gorilla glue with a fairy door???
Or is it the same contrast as “beauty and the beast”?

Thanks for sharing and reminding me to get going on it too.

-- http://www.twinoaksgrowers.com

View MsDebbieP's profile

MsDebbieP

12282 posts in 697 days


posted 109 days ago

oh I like it… the new title for this door!!

Beauty and The Beast. Excellent.

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

View john's profile

john

813 posts in 918 days


posted 109 days ago

Great job MsDebbie , i just bought some of that glue and it sure is sticky . I should glue all my cats together and make a rug :D

-- John in Cranbrook http://www.extremebirdhouse.com ....http://community.webshots.com/user/cranbrook2

View Lee A. Jesberger's profile

Lee A. Jesberger

2898 posts in 516 days


posted 109 days ago

Okay,

I think everybody else should give up now.

Except John. I want to see how much trouble he gets into with that cat comment! lol

Nice job Ms. Debbie.

Be careful with the hinge design. I’m seeing something almost perverted there.

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

View SteveKorz's profile

SteveKorz

1419 posts in 251 days


posted 109 days ago

john- I’ve gotta see that one right meow… lol…

MsDebbie- that door is excellent! that’ll be hard to beat…. great job.

-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)

View dennis mitchell's profile

dennis mitchell

3048 posts in 851 days


posted 109 days ago

Nice job Debbie!
I’m voting for john to do a video of his gorilla glue project

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

View john's profile

john

813 posts in 918 days


posted 109 days ago

Lee i saw the same thing in them hinges . lol

-- John in Cranbrook http://www.extremebirdhouse.com ....http://community.webshots.com/user/cranbrook2

View trifern's profile

trifern

4969 posts in 304 days


posted 109 days ago

And I didn’t know there were gorilla fairies. Nice door. Thanks for sharing.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

View griff's profile

griff

479 posts in 299 days


posted 109 days ago

Very nice door, and the rock wall looks great, looks like it would hold a gorilla.

-- Mike, Bruce Mississippi = Jack of many trades master of none

View Dusty56's profile

Dusty56

1401 posts in 225 days


posted 109 days ago

beautiful project : ) Very thoughtful of you to create a door for the Fairies and then glue it shut…. LOL … Any pictures yet of the Cat gluing contest from John ? : )

-- Dusty56@comcast.net

View GaryCN's profile

GaryCN

83 posts in 471 days


posted 109 days ago

DeppieP
What are you doing, doing, all the fairies are heading to your house.
That’s not right.You are up to 5 or 6 doors now and I have a loose
tooth. My door is just drawn on a index card for now. No real fairie
will show up here when they are all hanging out at your place. And
then I’ll be out a silver dollar when they don’t claim the tooth under
my pillow. WHaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. Don’t
make an old man cry.

-- Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati

View darryl's profile

darryl

986 posts in 863 days


posted 109 days ago

ok, now I’m stumped… I thought the last door was the best one yet…

I like the carving detail in this door.
I do like the hinges your fairies have been using.
the rock detail is fantastic in this door!

-- ~ www.darrylmasterson.com ~ www.woodworkingdungeon.blogspot.com ~

View MsDebbieP's profile

MsDebbieP

12282 posts in 697 days


posted 109 days ago

my cheeks hurt from smiling so much! Thanks everyone :)

The hinges… sheesh guys… men!! Ok. I’ll change the design.. for the next ones

John: haha you have enough cats to do wall-to-wall carpeting for the entire house!

The door: Fairies don’t use doors like we do so they don’t really open. Fascinating, huh? I’ve done my research!

Gary: I’ll leave a note to tell them to come to your house next

Thanks Darryl. I’m not sure which one is my favourite either…. I look at one and say “oh yah, that one”.. and then I look at another one and say “oh.. but that one… I think that is my favourite” (and so on and so on)

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

View TedM's profile

TedM

1411 posts in 269 days


posted 108 days ago

Like Darryl I made the mistake of saying that my favorite one was a few doors back. :)

gorilla fairies… LOL!

-- I'm a wood magician... I can turn fine lumber into firewood before your very eyes! - http://www.woodworkersguide.com

View Dick, & Barb Cain's profile

Dick, & Barb Cain

5384 posts in 836 days


posted 108 days ago

WOW!

Now you’re a stone mason too!

Very Nice!

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

View Dadoo's profile

Dadoo

1557 posts in 527 days


posted 108 days ago

Best one yet Deb!

-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!

View jeanmarc's profile

jeanmarc

1753 posts in 253 days


posted 108 days ago

VERY NICE DOOR .BEAUTIFUL PROJECT

-- jeanmarc manosque france

View MsDebbieP's profile

MsDebbieP

12282 posts in 697 days


posted 108 days ago

thank you :)

Wait till you see the next one! It’s already my favourite and it’s not done yet.. but then, of course there is this one.. and that’s my favourite.. and my first one.. and that’s my favourite.. and and and

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

View Thor's profile

Thor

53 posts in 813 days


posted 108 days ago

Great door Deb!
I think the little peni…es for hinges are interesting, and seem to work well for that purpose .
The stone works really well.
You’ve got me hooked on fairy doors. I’m working on 8 more right now. I’ve got them all cut out and drawn. Lots of carving to do.

I looked through you posted projects, and girl, you have made some stuff! Your progress is right up there!
Keep it up. I think your fairy doors are going to increase the population. No shortage of housing, but maybe you should guide us fledglings as to how to feed them?
Thanks for showing off your wonderful doors!
Christina

View MsDebbieP's profile

MsDebbieP

12282 posts in 697 days


posted 108 days ago

lol ok.. so I have to change the hinges.. sheesh!!! :)

thanks re: my projects. It’s been an interesting journey. The LumberJocks have really pushed me to do more than what I think I can!

Ok.. so let’s see those doors!

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

View DAN's profile

DAN

3496 posts in 520 days


posted 105 days ago

I like this one best ! My father was a bricklayer. You really do nice work. Good eye >grin< !!

-- ..... art for lifes sake ... danwalters@lumberjocks.com

View MsDebbieP's profile

MsDebbieP

12282 posts in 697 days


posted 105 days ago

ooh thank you Dan :)

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

You must be signed in to post the comments.

Your Online Shop - Your Support Is Greatly Appreciated - Your Woodworking Showcase - 3 Ways To Help, Financially - Your Woodworking Community

Woodworking StoreApparel StoreMake a Donation
Bookmark And Share This Page
  • View all advertisers
  • Advertise with us

DISCLAIMER: All views and comments posted by members are not necessarily those of LumberJocks.com or of those working on the site.

Latest Projects | Latest Blog Entries | Latest Forum Topics

HomeRefurbers.com

Latest Projects | Latest Blog Entries | Latest Forum Topics

GardenTenders.com :: gardening showcase