Artistic diversion

Artistic diversion

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24 February 2021 at 10:06 #36298
Mike Hurley
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Squirrel & Acorn – Just a bit of fun
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24 February 2021 at 10:06 #529776
Mike Hurley
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Old Scrap tools, materials, bits & bobs lying about? Stuck for a novelty project to exercise your mind and body during these (hopefully) last few weeks of lockdown? How about a bit of industrial artistry like the example below –

This is a sculpture (one of several) in my local nature reserve that always brings a smile to my face every time me and the pooch walk past. Get the arc welder out and go wild……
24 February 2021 at 11:39 #529811
Mick B1
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Scroll saw and bit of oak for me – a dino for the grandkids.

https://youtu.be/kddOrg4Ive0

It was adapted from an internet freeby kangaroo plan. I had to drill an angled 10mm hole upward from behind the front paws to lighten the front half and make it work.

Edited By Mick B1 on 24/02/2021 11:39:51
24 February 2021 at 12:13 #529819
noel shelley
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The first is a close up of the bits, the second, the size can be judged by the man in the back ground, about 20' tall and quite incredible. Noel
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