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  1. 03-24-2012, 10:42 AM #1
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    Hello All...

    It sure has been a while since I have checked in here. Lots of new faces and many old ones as well (figuratively ) . I have been busy with finishing up my house these days now that I have some time, all new: siding, windows, roof in some areas, and many many interior and other infrastructure projects.


    This particular one has been dear to my heart for quite some time...a new front entry from 1950 Honduras Mahogany. Everything is solid mahogany - door, sidelights and transom is solid staved construction and then "skinned" both sides. M&T construction with pegged tenons. I used West Systems 2 part marine epoxy and finished with Setol clear "Door & Window" marine finish.



    Paul AKA "The Woodworking Architect"



    Front door 1.jpgFront of house.jpgFront door 2.jpg
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  3. 03-24-2012, 10:50 AM #2
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    Wow ton of work. I hope this is the front of the house
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  4. 03-24-2012, 11:00 AM #3
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    That's awesome. I remember your presence on this forum as a voice of intelligence and knowledge. I hope you will continue to post.
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  5. 03-24-2012, 11:28 AM #4
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    Wow, Paul Honduras Mahogany. 1 mortgage for the house and another for the front entry?
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    That is gorgeous!
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    Paul,

    Welcome back. You did a fantastic job on your entry. The side lights, and transom really set it off. Do you have any construction photo's?

    Sam
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  8. 03-24-2012, 1:16 PM #7
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    paul, do you still have that awesome euro saw? bring back the old avatar!
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  9. 03-24-2012, 5:17 PM #8
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    Good to hear from you, my old friend. Beautiful door, but I wouldn't expect any thing less.
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  10. 03-24-2012, 6:54 PM #9
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    Sam,
    sorry no in construction shots....just a mess left in the shop!
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  11. 03-24-2012, 6:54 PM #10
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    gonna do a barrel in the portico?
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  12. 03-24-2012, 6:55 PM #11
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    Frank,
    Yes I still have the saw and my other main tools. Sold off some of the smaller items though
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  13. 03-24-2012, 6:56 PM #12
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    Tom,
    yup....that is the next step to create the framework with plywood ribs. Will finish with T&G board and of course a nice Federal style pendant light. Have to wrap the posts too!
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  14. 03-24-2012, 6:57 PM #13
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    Richard,
    Thanks for the compliment and coming from you that means a lot....how are you doing?
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  15. 03-24-2012, 6:58 PM #14
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    Good to see your name again Paul. That entryway is a big WOW!
    Do you have a before pic?
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  16. 03-24-2012, 7:23 PM #15
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    Hey Paul! I just came back recently myself. Good to see you are still around and kickin'.

    You taking that door with you when you move?
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