[Loch-Ruadh] Towers for Temporary Loch Ruadh Gateway at Gulf War
Pádraig Ruad Ó Maolagáin
padraig_ruad at irishbard.org
Thu Feb 2 12:08:02 PST 2006
Towers for Temporary Loch Ruadh Gateway at Gulf War
(Just for this year, as we will have the permanent gate up by next year)
Materials Needed
8 6 2x4s
1 8x4 sheet of ¼ plywood (for crosspieces and crenellated tops)
Grey fabric (enough to cover 2 2x2x6 forms)
2-3 Broad indelible felt-tipped black markers (for drawing the mortar
lines on the fabric)
2 Spiral anchors
8 Eye screws
Thin rope or cord
80 Wood screws (1 to 1 ½ long)
Grey paint
Staplegun
I think Polydore said he has the 2"x4"s. I will provide the spiral
anchors, eye screws and rope/cord. Anyone else want to contribute?
Method: For each tower, make 2 2x6 sides each consisting of 2 2x4s
and 2 1x2 rectangles of plywood. Cut 8 more 1x2 rectangles of plywood
to be used later to assemble side into the tower frames. Cut 4 6x2 and
4 6x2 ½ rectangles. Cut 2 3x4 ¾ crenellations from the long side of
each of these pieces. They will be affixed to the tops of the towers.
Paint the crenellated top pieces grey. (Probably not a bad idea to paint
the frameworks as well)
Measure and cut the fabric to fit the frames. Measure and draw mortar
lines on the fabric (make the bricks about 1x2). (NOTE: This
actually takes longer than just about any of the other steps.)
The towers will be assembled on site at Gulf War. Using 4 of the 1x2
plywood pieces, attach 2 of the pre-made sides to make a 2x2x6
framework. Repeat for the other tower. Install an eye screw on the
inside of each leg of the frame, about 2-3 up. Screw the spiral anchors
into the ground where the towers will sit and set the frames over them.
Run the rope/cord through the eye screws and attach it to the anchors to
hold the frames in place. Use the staplegun to attach the fabric to the
frames. Screw the crenellation pieces to the top edge.
Questions?
Padraig
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