Dad and Daughter project-arched bridge

buggyman1 · Nov 15, 2011

Nice, love the design, great job.

USNative · Nov 15, 2011

Nice Bridge, looks like a small irrigation ditch it crosses, is that right? You guys did an awesome job there! :thumbsup:

Are you guys planning on painting or staining it? I have a white bridge crossing our irrigation ditch but it's in need of fresh paint. That's one of next years projects for me. Love the little bridges, they really spiff up a place.

EddieWalker · Nov 15, 2011

Congrats. Looks GREAT!!!!

Eddie

Short Game · Nov 15, 2011

Really cool!

I have a real drive to build an arch based on the ancient "rainbow bridge" in China. They used logs, but I want to try a small version using 2X4s.

Bridges normally weigh much more than the live load they are capable of carrying. This design will actually support many times its own weight, without failing.

This 3' model, built entirely from soft, 1/4"x3/4" cedar lath, for example, easily holds both girls even though it's only pinned together with a dozen brads, not properly assembled, and a bit wobbly with 226 lbs. on it. The bridge model weighs 3.5 lbs.

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mmurphy · Nov 16, 2011

Very nice.:thumbsup::thumbsup:

irvingj · Nov 16, 2011

Very nice! :thumbsup:

Does she (have you taught her how to) use the tractor, too?

Dog Lover · Nov 16, 2011

Very Nice Job...looks great!

MotorSeven · Nov 16, 2011

Aint' pvc great for making curves?

Y'all did a nice job, I need to build one too...currently walking across a 8x8x16' beam to get to the sawmill & chicken house. It's real interesting when there is ice and snow:laughing: You are fortunate your daughter has the interest, mine would always start out eager & helping, then just kinda disappear after about an hour into a project

acme97 · Nov 16, 2011

Nice job! Have to keep you guys in mind when I need to build one down here.

tractorshopper · Nov 16, 2011

Awesome job. I love seeing people take time to do stuff with the kids. Makes for great memories. I still need to post a thread about my chicken coop project which my daughters and I finally painted a month ago. Had a great time with the kids and the work went much faster.