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7590
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Jul 1, 2009
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7591
Hi Nu, I've just uploaded a jpg data sheet that summarizes the edge lengths and chord factors of the modified 25 foot 3v octa hemisphere. It's easier to follow...
Gerry
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Jul 1, 2009
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7592
Gerry, Do all these verticies lie on the surface of a sphere, or is the dome slightly oblong?...
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Jul 1, 2009
1:07 pm
7593
Hi Blair, No, there are three different radii. If the radius at 5-edge vertices (3 Bs & 2 Cs) is 1, then the radius at 6-edge vertices is 1.090824, and the ...
Gerry
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Jul 1, 2009
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7594
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DragonKnight
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Jul 1, 2009
3:12 pm
7595
DK & Old Ben: Thanks for the upbeat comments Merci pour les commentaires positifs. At some point I hope to build at least a few more small domes, finances...
Gerry
icosacloud
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Jul 1, 2009
5:46 pm
7596
i'm ready to build the 1st one. can someone help me?...
nuconz
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Jul 1, 2009
6:06 pm
7597
Nu et al: I made a correction in the Excel file I posted earlier regarding the "plywood perfect" 3v octa. There was an inconsistency. In one place I said the...
Gerry
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Jul 1, 2009
7:22 pm
7598
Count me in, though I may have to help 'virturally' since as Florida is pretty far from Quebec. ... vertices (3 ... the ... circle ... of ... dome ... lengths...
Gerry
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Jul 1, 2009
7:42 pm
7599
hey, virtual is help, and is much appreciated! i just need the "idiot's guide" to building this thing and can take it from there. and i was wondering if a...
nuconz
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Jul 1, 2009
8:33 pm
7600
I came across this op-ed piece about five years ago. I think it is more relevent today then it was then. DK The Fourth of July is Independence Day, but...
DragonKnight
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Jul 1, 2009
8:41 pm
7601
amen!...
nuconz
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Jul 1, 2009
8:59 pm
7602
Sure, Nu. This dome can be easily elongated since it's octahedral rather than icosahedral. And you would retain all or most of the plywood efficiency aspect...
Gerry
icosacloud
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Jul 1, 2009
9:38 pm
7603
probably panel dome gerry. but i don't want to "double up" on the struts, if this makes sense. if this is infeasible, then probably a hub/strut would be...
nuconz
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Jul 1, 2009
10:01 pm
7604
Same here. First tip: Sharpen your saw blades. ;-)...
Sal Cerda
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Jul 1, 2009
11:55 pm
7605
thanks sal. got new blades. got a 12" miter saw....
nuconz
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Jul 2, 2009
12:54 am
7606
Intershelter's domes are being proposed for disaster relief, military use, quarantine shelters and more By Katie Spielberger | CCW Editor JUNEAU - Captain Don...
DragonKnight
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Jul 2, 2009
1:30 am
7607
At least he's keeping them at relatively the same price they were for sale before...I do like the technology involved & almost bought one when they first came...
Mark Kenney
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Jul 2, 2009
3:03 am
7608
Even at only 25 feet in diameter, you will be 12 feet up off the ground trying to nail plywood onto 3/4" of stud with a hub and strut. Consider making it a...
Sal Cerda
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Jul 2, 2009
12:44 pm
7609
Sounds like you are ready to build your saw station. This will be really helpful later. If you have the room, build it 8 feet to either side of the blade on...
Sal Cerda
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Jul 2, 2009
1:00 pm
7610
... Bang on, Sal. The saw station setup is one of the most important factors in how much time you spend preparing components, especially if you have to cut a...
Gerry
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Jul 2, 2009
1:18 pm
7611
Hi Nu, Take a look at the three jpg images I uploaded to the Gerry-in-Québec photo album. These show what happens when you elongate the 3v octa by 8 ft, which...
Gerry
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Jul 2, 2009
1:38 pm
7612
ok. panel makes more sense then. got a framing nailer. wouldn't leave home "without it". thanks....
nuconz
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Jul 2, 2009
8:34 pm
7613
cool. thanks. that "small change" really does make quite a difference in area. with the stretch, would this one be a candidate for a cupola?...
nuconz
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Jul 2, 2009
8:34 pm
7614
yes, i've seen this setup before. still got a link somewhere. thanks....
nuconz
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Jul 2, 2009
8:34 pm
7615
thanks. got a cable spool from one of those cable companies and planned to use it outside with extensions for just this....
nuconz
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Jul 2, 2009
8:35 pm
7616
post the link if you can also things like the air nailer - no detail is to small!!!  ;) cheers Dave  From: Dave Molz The Brighton Sky your free...
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Jul 2, 2009
9:23 pm
7617
Yes, Nu. There's no problem installing a cupola on this "stretch" dome, as long as the cupola footprint respects the irregular BBBBBB hex-shape opening at the...
Gerry
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Jul 2, 2009
9:50 pm
7618
for sheathing a framing nailer is too heavy. a finish nailer is required. this i haven't purchased yet. i have a brad nailer and the framing nailer. the one...
nuconz
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Jul 2, 2009
11:17 pm
7619
great! thanks. how is the flattened pipe used? i got lost here....
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Jul 2, 2009
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