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I made an obelisk, look!

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evelynj · 29/05/2015 22:24

It's not perfect but I'm delighted with it. Luckily, because it's massive!

I made an obelisk, look!
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shovetheholly · 30/05/2015 09:03

You did it! That is AMAZING! You must be so proud of yourself. It looks a picture.

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evelynj · 30/05/2015 10:39

Thanks, I am so pleased-I've never made anything before & followed a simple tutorial off the web. Need to make a smaller one now that I can put on a sloping bank. Such a confidence boost to have something homemade :)

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Adarajames · 30/05/2015 12:02

Great job Smile have a well deserved Brew and Cake and admire your handiwork

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SaskiaRembrandtWasFramed · 30/05/2015 12:05

That looks great, well done you!

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HaveYouSeenHerLately · 30/05/2015 15:09

Fantastic! Can I ask what tutorial you used? Smile

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evelynj · 30/05/2015 20:24

Cheers all :)

I used this one & then cut a square of timber to go on top & bought a round post top thing, (you can see how technical I am ;) but I screwed 4 screws for the square which made it go a bit lopsided so will do just 2 for my next one.

Also, I missed the half inch of my side bits so cut them a bit shorter but it didn't really matter.

Have cut & drilled all the pieces for the next one & about to start painting as it's a faff to paint it when put together so hoping this will be a bit easier. Also it's hard to do screwing on top after as it's tall!

cottageatthecrossroads.com/diy-wooden-garden-obelisk/

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