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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Hand carved Celtic Cross in a building block.... DELIVERED !grizz @grizz
	Jan 5, 2014 21:23:18 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Not quite tip treasure, but absolutely FREE !! 170 plus building blocks, 3 miles from home, collect and they were mine. Mickey supplied the van, we worked together and brought them home. Mickey needs a front and rear porch on his place, so along with the some FREE double glazed doors and windows from a local fitter who does a lot of complete replacements and is happy to let us have some, then some recycled timber for the roof etc and an almost free addition to his home. I will be using some blocks to build some bits around the back of the garage. Nicola's mum has been at hospital since early today, and will be admitted when a bed comes available. As a result she was there all day as well. This left me at a loose end, and ended up cleaning the stove/cooker, extractor hood, kitchen etc, then tried to watch a bit of recorded car programmes on telly while surfing the web forums as well. Ended up going down to the garage instead and checking out the truck cab as I was under the impression that they used to come with a bottle jack fitted under the seat..... wrong. Have bought a 200mm tall 4 ton bottle jack now. While down there I started to measure one of the 170 plus building blocks I got yesterday, as I want to make Nicola a Celtic cross as a "Secret Surprise" for her birthday..... she has always loved them and photographs them in graveyards etc. Here is how far I got today, next up will be carving the front face, then designing the sides and other facets with various Celtic knots. Hope you can see what I am trying to do. Drilled some holes..... Cut some wedges out RESULT !!!!! So far without breaking or craking it. First half designed End of play for today. Next up will be hammer, chisel etc.
	Last Edit: Feb 5, 2014 7:25:19 GMT by grizz 1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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coalnotdole Part of things Posts: 74	Hand carved Celtic Cross in a building block.... DELIVERED !coalnotdole @coalnotdole
	Jan 5, 2014 21:47:15 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nice work. I'm sure you know, but the best bet for chiseling it is a comb chisel or "scutch chisel" which has a replaceable toothed end - much less likely to crack the block than plain chisels. There what electricians use for chasing cables into walls (which I've done too much of over the years!) Dave
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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Hand carved Celtic Cross in a building block.... DELIVERED !grizz @grizz
	Jan 6, 2014 22:43:23 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Quick update as I need to get to bed. Spent about 2.5hrs in the garage tonight working at the block. Halfway done on the front, still need to complete it, and then design the rest of the sides and carve them. Takes time, and I would hate to break it by being impatient or hard handed. And this is how far I got tonight. The rest of the front still needs to be carved around the rings. At this point I think Nicola will be happy with what I have created, and if she is happy.... I am happy.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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sprintmini North West Posts: 489	Hand carved Celtic Cross in a building block.... DELIVERED !sprintmini @sprintmini
	Jan 6, 2014 22:50:06 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Awesome work mate.
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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Hand carved Celtic Cross in a building block.... DELIVERED !grizz @grizz
	Jan 7, 2014 18:20:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thanks mate. Overall response has been very positive so far. Will continue at the weekend.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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captainwow West Midlands Posts: 2,591	Hand carved Celtic Cross in a building block.... DELIVERED !captainwow @captainwow
	Jan 7, 2014 18:51:06 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	This is fantastic! Good work. Threads like this are exactly why I love this place...


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chevazon Posted a lot 1939 Chevrolet 2 door coupe, `67 `Zon estate, `87 Ragtop Cavalier, 4 x 800 Drifters,(!) 1500 Drifter Posts: 2,259	Hand carved Celtic Cross in a building block.... DELIVERED !chevazon @chevazon
	Jan 8, 2014 11:19:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Do you ever sleep ?
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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Hand carved Celtic Cross in a building block.... DELIVERED !grizz @grizz
	Jan 8, 2014 16:39:00 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jan 8, 2014 11:19:07 GMT chevazon said: Do you ever sleep ? Not a lot. Having a contract job to end Feb makes you wake frequently, as does Harley the security cat inspecting the bed at random hours. Check Youtube for "Simon's Cat" episodes to get an idea.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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LowStandards Club Retro Rides Member Bigging Up The Sum Sum Man Since '99 Posts: 2,632	Hand carved Celtic Cross in a building block.... DELIVERED !LowStandards @2002gimp
	Jan 8, 2014 19:21:59 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Sideline business making Gothic pet headstones??? Loving the work Rian
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fordf350camper Posted a lot new photos Posts: 1,731	Hand carved Celtic Cross in a building block.... DELIVERED !fordf350camper @fordf350camper
	Jan 9, 2014 16:14:08 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thats really nice.;-)
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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Hand carved Celtic Cross in a building block.... DELIVERED !grizz @grizz
	Jan 9, 2014 22:06:55 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Carried on tonight, doing the sides. Original plan was to do lattice work sides, but decided to keep it very plain, so as not to detract from the front detail that I finished as well tonight. Side details completed. Altogether now. Next up will be doing Nicola's birth year in Roman numerals across the back. MCMLXIV Then I need to keep my mouth shut till the 5th Feb.
	Last Edit: Jan 10, 2014 19:40:45 GMT by grizz 1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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TS Part of things Posts: 558	Hand carved Celtic Cross in a building block.... DELIVERED !TS @tallsam
	Jan 9, 2014 23:14:58 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Really impressive Grizz. You seem to be able to turn your hand to pretty much anything.


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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Hand carved Celtic Cross in a building block.... DELIVERED !grizz @grizz
	Jan 10, 2014 19:08:10 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Carried on tonight after work. Roman Numerals for 1964 pencil drawn, but as you can see, freehand left some space, so I just freehand carved over the pencil. Back where we started, a before and after together. Now to wait till the 5th February..... Going to be difficult to keep quiet and not show her.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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twincammy Part of things Posts: 858	Hand carved Celtic Cross in a building block.... DELIVERED !twincammy @twincammy
	Jan 10, 2014 20:00:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	thats super cool! lucky nicola
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ryanc Part of things Posts: 31	Hand carved Celtic Cross in a building block.... DELIVERED !ryanc @ryanc
	Jan 10, 2014 20:13:26 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Wow that's some skills you have.just out of interest how long did it take you?


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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	Hand carved Celtic Cross in a building block.... DELIVERED !grizz @grizz
	Jan 10, 2014 20:14:53 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jan 10, 2014 20:13:26 GMT ryanc said: Wow that's some skills you have.just out of interest how long did it take you? Rough guess is up to 8 hours, but next one could be closer to 6 hours. Drawing up the graphics takes a lot of time.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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ryanc Part of things Posts: 31	Hand carved Celtic Cross in a building block.... DELIVERED !ryanc @ryanc
	Jan 10, 2014 20:17:40 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Great work I would be so paranoid towards the end incase of a disaster haha


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MR TIKI Posted a lot TIKI,style from a different angle! Posts: 1,154	Hand carved Celtic Cross in a building block.... DELIVERED !MR TIKI @mrtiki
	Jan 12, 2014 15:43:49 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That's Awesome Rian,another top job!!
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Seth South East MorrisOxford TriumphMirald HillmanMinx BorgwardIsabellaCombi Posts: 15,513	Hand carved Celtic Cross in a building block.... DELIVERED !Seth @seth
	Jan 12, 2014 21:36:22 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Clever stuff.
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luckygti Posted a lot I need to try harder! Posts: 4,912	Hand carved Celtic Cross in a building block.... DELIVERED !luckygti @luckygti
	Jan 12, 2014 21:51:11 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	You sir, are a man of many many talents! Awesome work there mate, looks brilliant.
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