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Project by Dusty56 posted 435 days ago 625 views 7 times favorited 14 comments Add to Favorites Watch

After showing the weatherstaion that I made for my Dad to the good folks at WOODCRAFT in W.Springfield MA , the always friendly and helpful “T” asked me to make one for her as well…..How could I refuse ? She wasn’t sure which type of wood she would like , so I made three choices for her to pick from ….Cherry , Black Walnut and QSWOak…...It was my first project ever with QSWOak and I really liked the way it came out. All three were finished with WATERLOX original at the suggestion of Tom and Glenn…. It was easy to work with and I like the results. The gauge kits are $40 each and come with illustrated instructions , however they don’t say anything about venting the gauges to the atmosphere ( Barometer , Hygrometer ) , so i added my own “vent holes” to the backside and also set 2008 pennies into the backside to indicate the year made. I also modified the design and profile in hopes it would look better than the original design that comes in the kit. Your Comments and Opinions are welcome and appreciated : ) Have a wonderful day !....”T” decided on the QSWOak : )

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .


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trifern

7894 posts in 662 days


posted 435 days ago

Very cool projects. No need for the weather channel now unless you enjoy watching idiots stand in the middle of hurricanes to tell us it’s windy and raining. All three turned out nice. Thanks for sharing Dusty.

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

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lew

4486 posts in 650 days


posted 435 days ago

Beautiful Work!!

My favorite would be the Walnut.

Lew

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Dusty56

3462 posts in 583 days


posted 435 days ago

thank you , Gentlemen : )

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

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Steelmum

347 posts in 857 days


posted 434 days ago

I like this a lot!! Especially the addition of the Galileo Thermometer.

-- Berta in NC

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Lee A. Jesberger

3710 posts in 874 days


posted 434 days ago

Hi Dusty;

These are very nicely done. I would have trouble choosing one.

Great job.

Lee

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

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mcoyfrog

809 posts in 489 days


posted 434 days ago

Great job, dig them, do you have a web site for where you got the float thermostat…?

-- Wood and Glass they kick (well you know) Have a great day - Dug

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Dusty56

3462 posts in 583 days


posted 434 days ago

Hello mcoyfrog …all four instruments come as part of a plans kit from WOODCRAFT…..I searched the web for hours to find just the Galileo thermometer with flat ends alone , and had no luck at all. They all seem to have tapered ends except for the WOODCRAFT units : (........ If you find a source , please let me know : )

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

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closetguy

305 posts in 787 days


posted 428 days ago

Those are beautiful! As a note, the Galileo thermometer with flat ends is also available from www.klockit.com for $15.99.

-- I don't make mistakes, only design changes....www.dgmwoodworks.com

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Dusty56

3462 posts in 583 days


posted 428 days ago

Thank you closetguy for the compliment on my project. I checked out klockit and by the time I pay shipping charges and wait for it to arrive (hopefully unbroken) , I might as well go to my local WOODCRAFT store and for a few dollars more I will have all four gauges : ) Thank you for the lead to klockit anyway …have a great day : )

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

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CoolDavion

215 posts in 719 days


posted 428 days ago

They look great, the middle thermometer looks like it is reading a different temp then the other two.

-- don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things

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Dusty56

3462 posts in 583 days


posted 428 days ago

Actually the temperature is indicated by the lowest ball floating , so it is the same temp. . I had the middle one in the shade as I was setting up the picture and a few moments later all of the balls were at the same level. Thanks for commenting : )

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

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matt garcia

716 posts in 567 days


posted 329 days ago

Gorgeous, and functional!! Great job, Dusty!!

-- Matt, Houston Texas

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John Gray

1753 posts in 780 days


posted 329 days ago

Very, very nice!!!!!!

-- Only the Shadow knows....................

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rikkor

11335 posts in 769 days


posted 329 days ago

You did a good job on these. I’d be proud to have any one of them.

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