New grasshopper pics

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New grasshopper pics

Postby mike c » Sun Apr 06, 2008 9:00 pm

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I posted these in gen. discussion just thought i would post them here too :D
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Postby Miriam C. » Tue Apr 08, 2008 10:13 am

:applause: This is a good place to post build pictures as they don't get lost in the stacks as fast. Easier to find. 8) ;)
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Postby mike c » Wed Apr 09, 2008 5:34 pm

Aunti m, I will keep that in mind. :thumbsup:


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Postby mike c » Sun Apr 13, 2008 7:57 am

More progress this saturday Built two doors and a sliding counter for the stove :thumbsup: Now waiting for the arrival of my hurricane hinge from grant so i can build the galley hatch :twisted:

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Postby Miriam C. » Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:36 am

:applause: :applause: :thumbsup: Looking really nice now. Love the window you have :thumbsup: You will like the shelf too. It helps to have everything in one place. :applause:
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Postby mike c » Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:29 pm

Aunti m, found the windows at a local door shop while inquiring about small display windows. Got them for $20 a piece. Thanx for the compliments :D


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Postby mike c » Sun Apr 20, 2008 9:36 am

more progress this weekend. built the upper galley cabinets ,laminated the counter and the back wall :thumbsup:
oh yeah also built the galley hatch last week :D Image
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Postby Jeeper92 » Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:13 pm

is that a stretched grass hopper?
what are the dimensions?
great work by the way
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Postby mike c » Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:25 pm

jeeper, thanks, i'm not sure the dimensions of a actual grasshopper? mine is 5'5"x12'1" not counting the tongue.
cabinet doors are installed :thumbsup: Image
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Postby Mary K » Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:29 pm

:applause: Great craftsmanship. I like the layout of your galley.

How are you going to finish it?

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Postby mike c » Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:35 pm

Mary k thanx; i'm thinking of polturathane :twisted:
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Postby Mary K » Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:44 pm

mike c wrote:Mary k thanx; i'm thinking of polturathane :twisted:


SWEET! :D

BTW, I almost regret not staining "some" of my galley. Like the trim work. Somewhere to make it POP ya know? Instead of all one color....Galley pic link just something to think about.

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Postby mike c » Mon May 12, 2008 8:50 pm

Hi all, took acouple weeks off, but managed to get the roof insulated and skinned. also built the interior cabinets on sat. :applause: [img][img]http://www.tnttt.com/gallery/image.php?image_id=35586[/img][/img]
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