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***wince*** |
Well, pancakes for one are always depressing. Especially when the last post about this was in May.
Here's the problem: Trying to surface mount a pancake box, then trying to sink that box into the fixture shroud is basically impossible. I guess it technically is possible, but most of the time it just doesn't work.
<deep thought>
You know, I could borrow a chipping gun and try to chip a perfect 1/2" deep, 4" diameter circle into the bricks on the front of my house...
You know, I could borrow a chipping gun and try to chip a perfect 1/2" deep, 4" diameter circle into the bricks on the front of my house...
</deep thought>
Now, do you see why I'm complaining?
Now, do you see why I'm complaining?
Well, what's the solution?
How about a "placard" that catches this fixture, surface mounted on to the bricks? Make it look intentional and who knows: maybe no one will even notice?
How about a "placard" that catches this fixture, surface mounted on to the bricks? Make it look intentional and who knows: maybe no one will even notice?
OK-- let's grab some environmentally friendly AZEK and so some layout.
Hey.. I guess. |
Free hand circle |
OK wise guy, its not perfect but I'm on my knees on the concrete out here on a rush job |
You know, that doesn't look half bad. |
Royal flush |
OK. Let's pick an angle on the miter saw and just stick to it. Cut all four corners off to make an elliptical-type octagonal shape.
But let's not stop there. Re-chuck up the router. Out come my favorite: the ogee bit.
I'm lucky my ogee bit still cuts anything at all. I use this thing like there's no tomorrow. |
Here it is in elevation |
One more glamour shot. |
It ain't the best, but it certainly ain't the worst. Let's continue down Glamour Boulevard here and grab a can of black spray paint. Classy.
To be continued.
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