Urthman Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I made this for my wife for Christmas. Not perfect, but I'm pretty happy with it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 We all had to take our first steps. Looks fine by me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ballcain357 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I think it looks darn good... But then again it doesn't matter if we like it...does your wife like it ? That's all that matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay_cat Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I looks great. One question though, how will you mount it? I don't see any mounting holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urthman Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 Correct! No holes drilled for mounting yet. Was debating whether to do holes at top and bottom (exposed) or under the knocker itself to hide them. Leaning towards the latter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Looks pretty darned good. Of COURSE she loves it, the Mrs. AS to love anything we make for them, it's part of the deal. Of course we can't say anything about the new Duvette, carpet. . . <grin> Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalanton Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Looks pretty perfect to me, very elegant design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urthman Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 Thanks all! The wife does indeed like it, and yes that's all that really matters :) Was a very fun project, and I think I may officially have the Addiction. The more I make, the more I want to make... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Looks like a great design, to me. I like the flare you added to the back plate. Gives me a few ideas....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Evans Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Correct! No holes drilled for mounting yet. Was debating whether to do holes at top and bottom (exposed) or under the knocker itself to hide them. Leaning towards the latter... The bottom fixing can be a bolt with a domed or otherwise worked head and be positioned under the striking point and combine function as an anvil. It efficiently transfers the knock directly to the door rather than via the back plate…. If it is a square shanked coach bolt and you fitted it well it may be sufficient to hold the knocker upright on its own. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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