Dad and Daughter project-arched bridge

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Hi,
Thought id post my kids bridge,turning out to be quite a carpenter for 16 years old.First pic is ofwhat was left of the old rotted bridge we had.Imade it from bowed timbers from work.rotted quick.We use the bridge for foottraffic mostly,or lamnmower atv etc
 

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building forms
 

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The pour
 

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how she designed the frame,framing it up and planking
 

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before the rails pic,and after with coated chain,copper caps
aint it terrific!and she wants to be a history teacher -go figure:confused:
ALAN
 

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A-Plus. I respect you for making it a Family project. Quality time definitely beats Quantity time any day. :thumbsup: A-Plus also for the Craftsmanship.:)
 
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You can tell her for me that's one heck of a nice job :thumbsup:

You can also tell her I said she'll make more money as a carpenter;)

Sean
 
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Awesome project! Very nice design that should last a long time. And very well built. You both will no doubt remember this for a very long time.
 
   / Dad and Daughter project-arched bridge #10  
Very nice! Memories of working with dad she will have for a long time! :thumbsup:
 
 
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