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(...) If you are really set on a single backboard, I would buy 4 thin sheets of 4 X 8 plywood. Lay 2 pieces side by side to form a 8 X 8 square. Lay the other 2 pieces on top, perpendicular to the first 2, and screw them together. Cut the joined (...) (22 years ago, 16-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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<snip> Yes, 4 x 8 is the standard size for sheets of plywood. One alternative is to get (2) 4x8 sheets, and have them cut down to (2) 3x8 sheets. That would put only one seam...oh, wait..puts the seam in the wrong direction... ok, change that...get (...) (22 years ago, 16-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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(...) Building an 8x6 panel would take a very simple amount of carpentry skills. 2 pieces of plywood and a border around it made from 1x2's or 1x4's would probably be nice and stable. A little cross bracing in the back for reinforcement and you're (...) (22 years ago, 16-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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A local museum has asked me and my students to create a giant mosaic for them to be displayed. I've already created it digitally: (URL) will be dozens of mini-mosaics with a Las Vegas theme all around this giant mosaic.) The mosaic is about 8' long (...) (22 years ago, 15-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mosaic, lugnet.general)
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(...) You may use it if you want. I can send you the BMP file if you want (much easier to edit). Mail me in interested! Still, I am looking for solutions for the 4 missing letters. I was playing around with non-english letters, got some, and was (...) (22 years ago, 26-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mosaic, lugnet.build)
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(...) had the chance to photograph it! Jason Railton (22 years ago, 26-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mosaic, lugnet.build)
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Hi all! Thanks for the help, it was very useful. I have made what I needed, and got the idea to add a font to those available - mine is smaller: (URL) have even added symbols for: - = degrees. This font is 2 bricks high (including a tile below). I (...) (22 years ago, 26-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mosaic, lugnet.build)
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(...) Sonnich - I wrote an article for our club magazine on doing four-stud high lettering. Back issues are available in PDF format here: (URL) want Issue 3. There are two examples. One is a 'SAXA' brand salt wagon (visible here: (URL) ) and the (...) (22 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mosaic, lugnet.build)
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(...) Thanks Lenny. But you know, this is a landing pad type space ship. With removable yellow fuel cells. I'm a tad dissappointed you didn't see that... (2 URLs) (Bruce) (URL) LEGO @ Bruce's Homepage> (22 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX)
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(...) Hi Sonnich, One of the best places to start is probably this page by Eric Harshbarger: (URL) well worth browsing some of his mosaics too. And maybe even check out the "Schleim Truck"! (URL) (22 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mosaic, lugnet.build)
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