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Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by Duvekot, Jun 12, 2017.

  1. Duvekot

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    Hej hej all,


    Just an other word here from sweden, today working on this new project ( pfff got so many lying around) well....
    Got this old waterwell back in the woods, it sucks to get water from it with a rope and a bucket. So i thought lets built a nice top to put over the well. Its my first ever so there will be misstakes or not, i dont know. I have to saw in a little door at the top, so what u guys think. Round door or a square door?


    Well i am on it, i a few hours its time for a beer!


    Have a nice day all! IMG_3738.JPG
     
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  2. papadave

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    Pretty heavy duty. What's the plan to get it on the well?
    More pics when you do that....please.:handshake:
     
  3. MikeInMa

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    A round door won't be able to fall in. A square door, if tilted the right way, could fall in if not accounted for.
     
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    Awesome job !! I vote round also. They don't make manhole covers round because men are round !!
     
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    Cut it out with a slight bevel also. Like how you cut out the top of a pumpkin.:thumbs:
     
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    Or when making an outhouse?! :whistle:
     
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    Yup, round. Bucket is probably round too, no? Hole to match bucket...
     
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    Nice work over there my friend, I'm voting round as well, and some kind of cover with a lock so young kids don't get too curious about looking down a well.
     
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    Ditto raccoons - those little buggers might pick the lock, though!
     
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    IMG_3744.JPG IMG_3745.JPG Hej hej all,

    Sorry guys the door turned out to be squar, but for the most part i am pretty satisfied how it turned out.
    Its strikes me everytime i built something from reclaimed material how much fun it is.
    Well time to sand it down some more and get some oil on it the keep it oke for some years to come.

    Have a nice day all IMG_3744.JPG
     
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    Looking good!!!
     
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    IMG_3764.JPG IMG_3763.JPG Hej hej all,

    Today placed the project over the waterwell,it took 4 men to get it in to place.
    I think it worked out really well.....

    Have a nice all.
     
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    Looks like a great place to get a drink of water from once you take a break from processing wood!

    You do nice work, brother!
     
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    Real nice job.
    Now all ya need is a wooden bucket to match , or not :)
     
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    Very nice craftsmanship and location.
     
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    Hej hej all,

    Finised it up today, time for the next project!

    Have a nice dat all.




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    Holy Crap, that's awesome , nice work!
     
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