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 07/10/2012 01:28:12 AM · #26
Sounds like it could be a another soaked camera story in the making. Be careful out there. :)
 07/10/2012 12:22:09 PM · #27
Well, in the morning the glue is holding, but I definitely think it will need some reinforcing. I'm thinking a 3" screw coming in from the side (predrilled to keep it from splitting) and a strap of something on the back going from the top piece, screwing into the side piece, and then finishing up at the bottom. That ought to do it.

The rabbet was a piece of cake.

Now I have to figure out how best to match the miters up on the other side.
 07/10/2012 05:24:22 PM · #28
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Now I have to figure out how best to match the miters up on the other side.


How about this?
- Turn the three-piece assembly upside down
- Place the stock for the fourth side underneath the open end of the frame, supporting the ends of the un-joined legs
- Support the other end of the frame to the same height
- Make sure the two un-joined legs are parallel (use jig as needed)
- Line up fourth leg in final position and mark miters by marking along matching miters
- Set up and cut miters along marks
 07/10/2012 05:54:10 PM · #29
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Well, in the morning the glue is holding, but I definitely think it will need some reinforcing. I'm thinking a 3" screw coming in from the side (predrilled to keep it from splitting) and a strap of something on the back going from the top piece, screwing into the side piece, and then finishing up at the bottom. That ought to do it.

The rabbet was a piece of cake.

Now I have to figure out how best to match the miters up on the other side.


Just a warning: Fasteners going into endgrain are notoriously weak.

If you feel you must use fasteners in the corners, drill the holes at 45 degree angles so the axis of the hole is perpendicular to the miter cuts. That will be much stronger.

Another way to beef up the joint would be to cut a 3/8" deep rectangular pocket across the back of the miter joint using your router. Glue a 3/8" thick piece of wood into this pocket. That will be stronger than the screws.
 07/10/2012 06:00:29 PM · #30
Thanks for the replies. I hope I get some time to work on it tonight. I have a sprinkler line with a from my hoop house going through it (what are the friggin odds?). Then I have a hose that needs repairing. Then I might be able to work this out a bit.
 07/10/2012 06:05:26 PM · #31
Forget about the hose... just call it a "Sprinkler" hose eh.

Ray
 07/10/2012 06:34:34 PM · #32
Originally posted by RayEthier:
Forget about the hose... just call it a "Sprinkler" hose eh.

Ray


You hoser! ;-)
 07/10/2012 06:53:32 PM · #33
Originally posted by kirbic:
Originally posted by RayEthier:
Forget about the hose... just call it a "Sprinkler" hose eh.

Ray


You hoser! ;-)


You forgot the requisite "Eh"
 07/10/2012 07:02:59 PM · #34
Originally posted by Spork99:


You forgot the requisite "Eh"


In Wisconsin, we say it more like "Hey."

But you are correct, I was remiss :-)
 07/11/2012 01:24:00 AM · #35
Originally posted by kirbic:
Originally posted by Spork99:


You forgot the requisite "Eh"


In Wisconsin, we say it more like "Hey."

But you are correct, I was remiss :-)


Even though it's spelled "Eh"

It's pronounced like "Hey" without the "H"

07/11/2012 02:31:04 PM · #36
Just an update. I have two good joints glued and screwed. Fitting the last piece of wood is, of course, the trick, but today I get to do the fun part, try to get a picture to put in the frame.

I'm headed to Cape Perpetual where there is a wonderful feature called Thor's Well. If you shoot it at the right time it looks like a hole in the ocean (see picture below). Yes, there is some risk to the equipment to get this shot (thanks aliqui for the wishes), but I hope I can mitigate that by watching the scene for a while and knowing the tide will be receding. I'll have some protection for the body and lens so the biggest worry is that it simply gets swept away (hopefully not with me as well). I'm going to have my DIY nodal point mount v. 2.0 which will be fun to try out and I will have to get enough panorama to include a 3:1 ratio.

Here's are some shots of Thor's Well. High tide is two hours before sunset so that should give me some time to get things right. I don't know if it will still be going on right at sunset or if the water will be too low. I'm hoping for some cloud play so I can shoot with the sun behind a cloud before sunset. Cross your fingers.

Thor's Well

Message edited by author 2012-07-11 14:42:12.
 07/11/2012 09:14:32 PM · #37
My 2 cents :)

Forget the glass or perspex or anything else. Get your image printed onto wipe-cleanable rigid substrate - mdf, fomecore, metal. Mount directly into your rebate and pin from behind to secure. Does away with the need for glass or backing board and decreases weight substantially.
 07/12/2012 04:13:28 PM · #38
I didn't get swept into the sea yesterday, but I think I can do better overall. It's hard to get that award shot the very first time you visit a location. I think I could have used a foot more of tide or some extra wave action. There was also a fog bank off the coast and that ruined any chance of a sunset. I'm definitely going to keep my eye on this place and keep trying. It IS a bit like playing chicken. The location where you stand can get wet. You want the waves to be big enough to roll over the lip of the shelf (as well as up the hole) and make the hole look like it's in the middle of the water, but too big a wave and everything gets soaked. I didn't get wet yesterday, but then again I wished I had a little more action.

Might be worthy of the frame until I get something better.



Larger version
 07/12/2012 07:29:27 PM · #39
Heck of a first try. And that seagull sure was nice enough to stay still while you exposed the shot. I think you did get an acceptable amount of water flow in the hole, but I can see what you mean by wishing there was a little more. Next time I'm out that direction I'm going to give this a try too (though not a pano). The problem is I'll probably have family begging me to stay on land because they genuinely believe I'll die. Sigh...

Oh, before you blow it up and frame it, you might want to take a closer look at the upper right corner (about 1.5 inch from side). I can see a seam down that whole side.
 07/14/2012 02:59:49 PM · #40
If anybody happens to visit and they see a 9-stop ND filter floating around...It's mine. :( Just realized I left it on a rock.
 07/14/2012 03:14:30 PM · #41
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
If anybody happens to visit and they see a 9-stop ND filter floating around...It's mine. :( Just realized I left it on a rock.


Someone will find it and report it Japanese tsunami debris ;)
 07/22/2012 10:01:28 PM · #42
Was on vacation for the last week in San Diego so I'm just getting back to making that frame. But I did get a new contender to sit in it. :) This is a crop and not a panorama. I wonder if it's enough pixels to look good at 16x48?

Oceanside Pier at Night

07/22/2012 10:41:57 PM · #43
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Was on vacation for the last week in San Diego so I'm just getting back to making that frame. But I did get a new contender to sit in it. :) This is a crop and not a panorama. I wonder if it's enough pixels to look good at 16x48?


Should be fine. But square that image up!
 07/23/2012 03:54:11 PM · #44
Hmmm, 116 DPI assuming you use nearly the full width of the original image. I'd think that with careful treatment it should produce a print that's quite acceptable for the intended size, assuming of course that the original is quite sharp. Not going to stand up to close-up squinting, but surely at the intended viewing distance it should be stunning.
 07/24/2012 04:54:42 PM · #45
Originally posted by kirbic:
Hmmm, 116 DPI assuming you use nearly the full width of the original image. I'd think that with careful treatment it should produce a print that's quite acceptable for the intended size, assuming of course that the original is quite sharp. Not going to stand up to close-up squinting, but surely at the intended viewing distance it should be stunning.


I just saw the print done to 49". I upsized to 200 or 250 DPI (now I don't remember, I think 200). It looked pretty good. I was afraid it was going to look noisy in the dark corners, but it did not. Unfortunately the color was off so they are printing it again. Not sure what was up there. They usually do a good job. It's the first print off the newly installed photoshop so I wonder if some color management tools are wrong. The oranges were quite muted to yellows.
 07/24/2012 05:35:28 PM · #46
Where's the frame?
 07/24/2012 06:57:03 PM · #47
Originally posted by Spork99:
Where's the frame?


Awaiting a piece of plexi. I'll take a picture of the front and back when I get it all done. I wound up gluing the miters and putting a 2 1/2" screw into the side (horizontal). I also have a metal L strap on the back of each joint. It's not going to fall apart although it's possible the joints will crack with stress. There were gaps in some places and I used wood putty to fill them. I did it messily on purpose to keep in the spirit of the distressed wood. It's a little whiter than the old paint so I may have to dirty it up a bit somehow.
 07/24/2012 07:28:22 PM · #48
Some things never change.



I think I created that back when you were moving a tree or something.
 07/24/2012 09:53:01 PM · #49
Come over to my place for a beer. I'll give you a tour of all the projects I've done with DPC input! :)

PS: the beer is not DIY...yet.

Message edited by author 2012-07-24 22:40:02.
 07/25/2012 05:45:19 AM · #50
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Come over to my place for a beer. I'll give you a tour of all the projects I've done with DPC input! :)

PS: the beer is not DIY...yet.


Let's see if we can compile a list of those projects.

I seem to recall things like car repairs, electrical wiring, light fixtures, gazebo, tree removal, this frame thing...

Can anyone else add to this list...:O)

Ray
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