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onewhippedpuppy 02-18-2006 05:42 AM
Congrats, looks good!

rcecale 02-18-2006 03:13 PM
procon,

You wouldn't by chance be in need of an apprentice, would you? :D I've seen all the pics you've posted of your projects and all I can say is WOW! I'd love to be able to do this stuff. I love working with my hands and wood and such, but knowing all the little nuances/tricks/trade secrets would be great! :D

Very nice work, indeed!

Randy

Vipergrün 02-18-2006 09:31 PM
Now THAT's a dream job :) I love doing that kind of stuff! Very cool.

dd74 02-18-2006 09:50 PM
Beautiful!

It'd be great to see the worth of the house then and now.

VINMAN 02-19-2006 05:43 AM
Beautiful job Pro! I love old houses. (except mine!)

bigchillcar 02-19-2006 11:21 AM
very, very cool..nice to read the history, but even better with the victorian 'gaslight' era pic..love the era. :)
ryan

Jims5543 02-19-2006 02:02 PM
Wow!! Looking at the roof line that house has had some major changes.

I also like the trees. They are saplings in the 1st Photo and big beefy trees in the second. I love seeing then and now pics. Thanks for sharing.

bigchillcar 02-19-2006 02:17 PM
actually, i kinda doubt those are the original trees..was thinking on that myself..unless they're oak and then maybe. still, it would be cool if they are.
ryan

onewhippedpuppy 02-20-2006 04:27 AM
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Originally posted by procon
Thanks!

If you were only a bit closer, the 2 1/2 hour commute one way would be rough. :D

All I can say is get out there & do it, like all crafts it requires constant practice. ;)

As far as tricks of the trade go, I suggest having a look at www.taunton.com/index.asp Truth be told, I've learned a great deal through my subscriptions to Fine Homebuilding & Fine Woodworking over the years. SmileWavy
I agree with that, I did remodeling for years, and always found those to be by far the best remodeling and woodworking magazines out there. This Old House is ok, but it always came across as self serving to me. If you want to get specific, the small Taunton books that they sell online, as well as Lowe's and HD, are a great way to get more in-depth with a certain topic. In the end, the best way is just try it, you learn best through your own mistakes.

bigchillcar 02-20-2006 07:35 AM
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Maple on the left, Cedar on the right & based on their size, I would have to say that they are original.
maple trees have life spans of 75-100 years..cedars more than a hundred, so i tend to believe the one on the right is more likely original than the maple on left. what are we seeing..112 years here?
ryan

austin552 02-20-2006 11:01 AM
More great work Pro!

Need another project? Our 47' Tudor is kicking my butt. Four rooms done, hall and garage almost done and four rooms left to go... No Pcar time or money now but the place is looking good.
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austin552 02-20-2006 10:13 PM
Sure, bring it on.
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