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Title: Im not a sign maker.
Post by: Jeff on October 25, 2021, 08:49:04 AM
But I made a sign yesterday. Used a barrel lid, an old board, a scrap of plywood, and a vizio quick connect instruction sheet out of a tv box to cut a free hand tree template. Even found a blade in the tool box for the 200 yr old craftsman jigsaw. I also added a solar light we had here. :)

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Post by: mike_belben on October 25, 2021, 08:58:09 AM
Looks good, was the jigsaw steam or waterwheel?   ;D
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Post by: Jeff on October 25, 2021, 09:03:23 AM
Ungrounded full metal jacket!
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Post by: samandothers on October 25, 2021, 09:08:36 AM
Very nicely done! It's very bear! ;D
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Post by: barbender on October 25, 2021, 09:11:07 AM
Looks good!
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Post by: Percy on October 25, 2021, 09:16:44 AM
Nice sign. smiley_thumbsup smiley_thumbsup Are you putting some text on it eventually?
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Post by: Magicman on October 25, 2021, 09:25:52 AM
 I like it.  Yes Sir I Really Do !!!    8)
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Post by: Don P on October 25, 2021, 09:27:41 AM
Quote from: Jeff on October 25, 2021, 09:03:23 AM
Ungrounded full metal jacket!
Those neurons are firing right on time, very nice. I have a few of Dad's old shock therapy tools. Its one place I like the plasticky stuff, they seem happy on the shelf  :D.
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Post by: HemlockKing on October 25, 2021, 09:47:54 AM
Look good, you could get those solar spot lights that stick into the ground and point them at the sign for night time? Edit:nvm I just looked again and see one on top of the post! Well done.
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Post by: Jeff on October 25, 2021, 09:52:58 AM
Yea, it has to be in the post, and on a bad winter, that aint enough. Ive seen those gate posts completly disappear!

@Percy (https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?action=profile;u=599), I don't have plans on adding text, butcha never know. :)
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Post by: doc henderson on October 25, 2021, 10:33:05 AM
that is great.  so you will know when you are home.
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Post by: newoodguy78 on October 25, 2021, 10:53:44 AM
Looks like it belongs there nice job 
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Post by: Jeff on October 25, 2021, 11:21:27 AM
So y'all know where to turn in when you come visit. :)
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Post by: Bert on October 25, 2021, 11:31:29 AM
Looks great! Pretty sure I have that same jigsaw. :D Cut out the corners of a counter top a few months ago to put in a sink and I was holding it very loosely as the metal case started to heat up. The anticipation of getting zapped was strong but fortunately never happened. 
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Post by: Ljohnsaw on October 25, 2021, 11:36:38 AM
Quote from: Jeff on October 25, 2021, 11:21:27 AM
So y'all know where to turn in when you come visit. :)
Did you notice what he did there?  When coming down the road, the first bear you come to tell you which way to bear (turn).  From the left, bear left.  From the right, bear right... :D
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Post by: SawyerTed on October 25, 2021, 03:48:37 PM
Very Nice!  Those creative vibes are good!

What no stone?  :D
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Post by: trimguy on October 25, 2021, 08:11:17 PM
I like it. Good job.
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Post by: Resonator on October 25, 2021, 08:23:29 PM
That will make the driveway noticeable! smiley_thumbsup

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Post by: Jeff on October 25, 2021, 08:48:32 PM
Quote from: SawyerTed on October 25, 2021, 03:48:37 PMWhat no stone?  :D
Awe man, now look what you went and started!

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Post by: SwampDonkey on October 26, 2021, 04:08:59 AM
Nice sign. ;D

Gotta keep up with us east coasters in the far northeast with them rock piles. Never gonna get rid of them, so put them to good use. ;D
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Post by: SawyerTed on October 26, 2021, 12:12:15 PM
 :D :D :D :D!!!!
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Post by: bannerd on October 26, 2021, 01:05:40 PM
 :D
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Post by: Jeff on October 26, 2021, 04:52:33 PM
@SawyerTed (https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?action=profile;u=38503)  Howbouta back rub?


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Now I gotta shovel up some dirt to fill it
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Post by: SawyerTed on October 26, 2021, 06:05:05 PM
Jeff!  Jeff!  Jeff!  All I can say is you deserve a back rub!  I faxed one to you!  :D

That's a lot of work and looks great!  And you said you aren't a stone mason! :D
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Post by: Old Greenhorn on October 26, 2021, 06:41:54 PM
Ted, I think meant to say he is not a "Stoned Mason' obviously he does pretty good with stone, either flat or round. Please don't make any more suggestions, or the next thing you know he will have ashlar powered pump with a fountain and alternating light colors at night, some fish, and maybe some guy with a sandwich board and big foam rubber hat.
Nicely done (again) Jeff. Let us know how many folks pull into your drive thinking you are running a high end spa or restaurant.
Title: Re: Im not a sign maker.
Post by: Jeff on October 26, 2021, 06:53:29 PM
Okay, no more bright ideas from the peanut gallery for at least a day.  :D


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Post by: newoodguy78 on October 26, 2021, 11:36:14 PM
Well you could......ah never mind  :D
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Post by: SawyerTed on October 27, 2021, 07:56:42 AM
I'm not a sign maker but I have built a sign or two....

Here is the latest.  The frame is 6x6 and 4x6 white oak   The legs are 48" in the ground per building code here.  Nobody wants to hit this sign with a vehicle- I suppose if the do it's a death wish.

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Post by: Jeff on October 27, 2021, 08:11:26 AM
What?  No planter?? :D

Now thats a sign!
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Post by: SawyerTed on October 27, 2021, 09:42:41 AM
😂 the Chrysanthemums aren't visible!  Yes we have a planter around it with yellow and purple Mums. 

I am not a stone mason!  So our planter has some high dollar cross ties around it.  But I do have lights!