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My Wagon Wheel Display
DBernier:
Some of you know I have been working on a display to "show off" some of the beautiful stone work I have bought, traded and best of all, you have given me. I had an old carridge wheel in storage for over 20 years and just could not give it a purpose. Well here it is. The table its self is the wheel, consisting of a 2 1/2 inch steel axel with a steel base 10 in dia. x 2 1/2 thick base welded on. A thick plate glass specially cut to fit this was done by a friend who I will be eternally gratefull. Thanks Fred. Between each spoke is a # on the outside rim and I am creating a "legend" in a sterling silver picture frame with pages that describes each item in that area and who made it. The base is a 5 gallon water bbl with the top and base cut out. In the second photo you can see the frame it slides into and securely holds it. I have been long in making this and I wish to thank "ALL" of you who have contributed to this effort. My wife loves it because she gets back our other living room. It will be center stage in that room and will be the first thing you see when you enter it. Once again thanks to all.
Dick
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DanaM:
WOW, thats really nice Dick. Think I'm jealous
Justin Snyder:
Great idea Dick. I must contribute. HMMM what to make. ;) Justin
Pat B:
Thats a beautiful table and idea, Dick. I'll have to make you a miniature bow as a contribution. Pat
DBernier:
Thank you PatB and Justin. ;) I got it all mounted sense the first post and it looks fine. I am going to put some of the artifacts in and see how they fit. The depth is only 1.5 inches at the hub and 1 inch at the rim. I have cut some leather pads for the glass to sit on which should give me another 1/8 inch clearance at the rim. It is so much fun doing something like this. I sent a photo to my Son in Fl and already he wants it. "The body is not even cold yet" ;D . Anyone who gives me something, or trades me will be immortalized in the legend. I will post more photos as I get to finishing it.
Dick
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