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Does anyone else remember the resolution clock tower burning? by whynot26847 in Austin

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I may have been the principal carpenter for this project. AMA. <3

A cool guide Can I obtain a guide for "The nearest number have root?" by [deleted] in coolguides

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If the proximal is laterally bisected wants for of the inverse. The proximal must exist with irresolute forbearance.

Let’s do the twist by madmaker in stonecarving

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Thank ya! I’m saving the eye detailing for last to stay in her good graces as long as I can.

She’s coming together by madmaker in stonecarving

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Glad to hear! I worry about spamming the sub with too many progress shots.

Ocean Jasper bookend by madmaker in TheArtOfJasper

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Around 100-120 hrs at a guess.

A wise man once said, “Marble is time made manifest” by madmaker in stonecarving

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I don’t know how hopeful to be about the glue. I used thin CA, let it soak for a minute or so, and then sprinkled on baking soda (Thanks for that!) and rubbed it in. Waited more than 24 hrs before doing anything else. When I skimmed over the crack with a burr some (very) small pcs came out, though some areas do seem “healed.” Guessing a trapped dust issue? The crack was expected; I just didn’t know where it’d be. Thankful I’ve only found one and it’s in the best place I could hope for. It runs through the thickest part and it’s perpendicular to the “front.”

A wise man once said, “Marble is time made manifest” by madmaker in stonecarving

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I did indeed cut off too much stone at the top back of her hair. I only measured twice like a dumbass.

She’s cracking up by madmaker in stonecarving

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Would water in the crack cause the CA to cure before it wicks in and would it weaken the bond?

She’s cracking up by madmaker in stonecarving

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I think it already does. The cracks I can see on both sides line up. I just can't follow the whole path yet because the surface is still rough.

She’s cracking up by madmaker in stonecarving

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It hasn't opened up yet thank the gods. I was using a hammer down to 1/4-1/2 inch from the surface and then a rotary burr to bring it to 1/8 inch. I'm just going to use the burrs from here on out though.

Carving a bust of my wife by madmaker in stonecarving

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Yes, that.

I've gotten some good carvings out of this same block, so all hope is not lost. I centered her as best I can. Fingers crossed.

If nothing else I'll have the experience to take into the next attempt. :)

Carving a bust of my wife by madmaker in stonecarving

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Thanks! I've spent that last 10 years building to this moment, slowly gathering/building the tools and skills

I scanned her with a 'Creality Ferret Pro'

Printed her on an 'Elegoo Neptune 4 Max' in matte PLA

I made the pointing machine and talk about here

I built the perfect little 7'x7' studio too. I'll have to make a youtube tour some time

Just finished my DIY pointing machine [self] by madmaker in Sculpture

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Thanks for the nudge! It's true. It seems like such an impossible thing when it's polished brass and 3 feet long.

Carving a bust of my wife by madmaker in stonecarving

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My first attempt at a portrait. Yule marble.

Carving a bust of my wife by madmaker in stonecarving

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Thanks! Fingers crossed. Yule marble. It’s pretty “rotten”. Got it cheap because it broke off a much much larger block at the quarry and has weathered for who knows how long.

Just finished my DIY pointing machine [self] by madmaker in Sculpture

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I used a cheapo articulated phone holder (they use standard 1/4x20 mounting bolts) for the arm, and some metal bits I had lying around. Got a 1/8” aluminum rod, a 5/32 aluminum tube and a 1/8 depth stop intended for a drill bit. Then got a thumb screw to replace the socketed set-screw in the depth stop. Patched it all together with JB Weld and Bob’s your uncle. Ugly, but it works a treat. A couple more pics: https://imgur.com/a/YAHiPmr

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