My first instinct is the Oseberg Cart but that's a 4-wheel job. http://abe.midco.net/vikingskald/Oseberg_cart/fullcart_files/cart_files/cart.jpg ... but you...
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conradh@...
Mar 1, 2010 10:54 pm
... The carving might be a little intimidating for her :-) Also, IIRC the Oseberg wagon has a pivoting front axle rig with a king bolt, doesn't it? The way...
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Bruce S. R. Lee
bsrlee
Mar 2, 2010 2:39 pm
As reconstructed, the Oseberg cart does NOT steer, there are a number of pegs that stop any articulation of the front axle or framework. That said, it...
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unknown
toomuch87505
Mar 2, 2010 4:40 pm
Thanks for the temptation; I'm still trying to figure out how to make one wheel...4 wheels a carving, indeed! Better yet... I double dare you to make it for...
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conradh@...
Mar 2, 2010 9:50 pm
... Brusi--thakka ydr fyrir! I've never had the good fortune to see the actual wagon; it wasn't included in the only good Norse museum tour to come within my...
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Helen Schultz
meisterin02
Mar 5, 2010 10:39 pm
A couple folks are spearheading a "journeyman" program in Artisan's Row this year. There's a meeting on it Monday morning (Mar 15th at 11am) for those...
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Jim Looper
jimlooper1970
Mar 5, 2010 11:45 pm
Wish I was going. That sounds like an incredible experience! Lucien I do not count as a credible source. ... From: Helen Schultz To: MedievalSawdust Sent: Fri,...
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Electric Wolf
elecwolf
Mar 18, 2010 9:06 am
Hello all, I'm looking to get a large order of tent poles. Since I am working in my living room with hand tools, I don't see myself making my own in time for...
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Caley Woulfe
caoillainn
Mar 18, 2010 11:59 am
I made all my poles with nothing but a hacksaw, power drill and a hammer. If you can borrow a drill, even better. Here's how: Materials - 2 x 2 pieces of...
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Siegfried
barunsiegfried
Mar 18, 2010 12:51 pm
... Depending upon the weight/height/etc of your pavilion, you may want to upgrade to 2x3 and/or 2x4 for your more sturdy uprights. Also, if you are needing to...
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Electric Wolf
elecwolf
Mar 18, 2010 1:16 pm
Thank you both. I have some questions and notes, placed in line. ... The main thing right now is perimeter poles but I will also need to make two of the big...
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Siegfried
barunsiegfried
Mar 18, 2010 2:50 pm
... heh heh. For center poles for a round tent, you 'probably' want more than a 2x2. Lots of weight on those poles. a 2x4 can work, or if you can find ...
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Wm G
brother_wm
Mar 18, 2010 2:54 pm
... When you get this thing up the first time, take a look at the tent where they meet the poles. A square pole will put 4 pressure points on the tent,...
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Oswald Frank
ippernicus
Mar 18, 2010 3:16 pm
Most 2x2's and 2x4's I've seen in big-box lumber stores is of lower quality than I'd like for tent poles. It's just not straight enough. If you have a Lowe's...
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AqA WyrdWynd
wyrdwynd
Mar 18, 2010 3:17 pm
yhey sel two in dia  closet rods in wood though pete have at ye with a flock of flaming yodeling hamsters !!! ... From: Oswald Frank <oswald@...> ...
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Chad Hamilton
twocopper
Mar 18, 2010 3:29 pm
This is a real easy way to make a decent octagon pole from square stock without measuring a thing. 1. Get your table saw blade to 45 degrees --> \ 2. With the...
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Mark
mross7.geo
Mar 18, 2010 6:29 pm
I've made dozens of poles this way, so may I make a suggestion? Running a 6' plus pole through a table saw can be a little tricky when you get near the end...
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Royce
martiel01
Mar 18, 2010 6:58 pm
Let me just add to the list, from my personal experience with my Panther. I went to home depot, and the 2x2's were a lower quality, period. Next time I have...
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Michael Houghton
herveus3
Mar 18, 2010 8:13 pm
Howdy! On Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 11:29 AM, Chad Hamilton ... I use that trick all the time for making the rollers for my looms. It works very well. yours, ...
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Conal O'hAirt Jim...
baronconal
Mar 18, 2010 8:43 pm
Took me a while to figure it out but I have a hexagon that I use for the base of my banner stands.... The size was figures to keep as many things simple to set...
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Alaxandr MacLochloinn
treevemilne
Mar 18, 2010 9:27 pm
Good Evening For the center pole: I had length restrictions in travel so, for my round, I used back to back 2x4s staggered and bolted. Left side had a 4 foot...
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Kevin Murakoshi
kevin_murakoshi
Mar 18, 2010 10:38 pm
I'm coming to this late, but there's some information on used in shoes here: http://aands.org/raisedheels/Heeldoc/written.html --Kevin...
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brother_wm
Mar 19, 2010 1:02 am
... OR: Get out your Birdsmouth bits, fire up the router, and then glue up 6, 8, 12, or 16 sided masts that are as strong as you will ever find in wood. ...
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Electric Wolf
elecwolf
Mar 19, 2010 3:20 am
I've heard that I never want to use a closet rod for anything vertically supported but if your experience says otherwise I'm willing to give it a shot. *hands...
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Conal O'hAirt Jim...
baronconal
Mar 19, 2010 1:51 pm
I use closet rod for banner poles and occasionally as a closet rod. For tent poles I by 2x10 or 2x12's and rip them down to size. The yellow pine that I get...
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duncan_of_carmarthen
duncan_of_ca...
Mar 19, 2010 3:22 pm
I've been following the thread for a little bit. I have some basic tools (table saw, circular saw, orbital sander, router, drill, etc) and I'm very fortunate...
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brother_wm
Mar 19, 2010 3:40 pm
... I have two nearby outfits that make custom cabinets and also do wood floors. Ask if you can have at their burn pile. I regularly get 3/4" to 1" by up to 3...
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Conal O'hAirt Jim...
baronconal
Mar 19, 2010 3:41 pm
unless you can get a really good flat surface for the glue joint you are gonna want to use screws. But oak is probably more than you need unless it is for the...
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Alex Haugland
alexhaugland
Mar 19, 2010 6:18 pm
If you haven't already, check for a real lumber store in your area as opposed to a box hardware store in your area, if you want real hardwood. The cost is...
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Chad Hamilton
twocopper
Mar 19, 2010 6:28 pm
I got my poles from Panther and they were the usual unfinished wood. I ended up routing all the poles with a 3/4 roundover router bit to knock down all the...
