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reprieve
Mar 1, 2004, 9:37 PM
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If you don't mind posting, how much did you pay for materials? (including holds)
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holdplease2
Mar 1, 2004, 9:46 PM
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Heck, if I had holds, I would donate them to you, Jooky. A guy who works that hard deserves a little community support!
-Kate.
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thomasribiere
Mar 1, 2004, 9:55 PM
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so one day you might see my ass!
And perfect job, this wall is amazing! How much is the entry fee? :lol:
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reprieve
Mar 1, 2004, 10:33 PM
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if you're looking for holds, you might trying PMing ratstar. he works for Franklin holds, I believe, and may be able to get you a discount.
maybe it's not franklin, but some other company...i don't know
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sarcat
Mar 2, 2004, 3:53 PM
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What-da-ya charge to build one in my backyard?
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yay_chris
Mar 2, 2004, 5:18 PM
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That's awesome!
Damn... You just about need a rope for that wall! I wouldn't want to bail on the big overhanging moves at the top...
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reprieve
Mar 2, 2004, 6:42 PM
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just thought of this...it probably would have been much easier if you had painted the plywood before constructing it...can't imagine why it wouldn't have been done this way.
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gregtrammell
Mar 2, 2004, 8:24 PM
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That wall is awsome. I would kill to have that in my back yard.
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gat
Mar 2, 2004, 8:54 PM
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In reply to: just thought of this...it probably would have been much easier if you had painted the plywood before constructing it...can't imagine why it wouldn't have been done this way.
Acutally, there is a good reason...
From experience, it is easier to do it once it's up. Look at all the plywood there, it would be hard to lay all of it out to paint it at one time. You don't have to worry about paint in the t-nut holes if you use a roller and are a bit careful.
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reprieve
Mar 2, 2004, 10:50 PM
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yeah, i guess laying it all out could present a problem. I'm used to building stuff in a workshop w/ a huge stage as space to lay stuff out on....
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hippie_dreams
Mar 3, 2004, 12:15 AM
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My god!
I am soo jealous!
Even the t-nuts alone for that thing must have cost a fortune! How much did you spend total thus far, if you don't mind me asking?
How high is it?
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chizelz
Mar 3, 2004, 7:09 PM
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Kudos Jookyhead!! on the fantastic wall it turned out great! I am sure that you will be pullin' holds there for quite some time, if you can keep the neighborhood kids off it long enough. Rather than offering suggestions, and should have's I would like to ask you, now that your wall is done, and you have spent some time climbing on it, is there anything that you wish you would have done? Advice for others based on your experience. What role did you play in the design? Again congrats on the project!!!!
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brian
Mar 4, 2004, 3:45 PM
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sweeeet job i own an indoor gym and i'm jealous!!!!!!
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dynoclimber
Mar 4, 2004, 4:28 PM
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Im going to come to your house and steal it. I dont know how yet but it will happen, so dont fret. you can have mine instead. and by mine I mean none .
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wyattearp
Mar 11, 2004, 10:52 PM
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I think he spent well into the 1000's The CDX alone must have been a fortune I counted like 20 pieces! thats about 500+ ! WOOW insane wall! I wish i had some dough!
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reprieve
Mar 12, 2004, 2:23 AM
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yeah, it's a cool wall, but think of the gear that could've bought or the trips it could've financed...
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wedgy
Mar 12, 2004, 2:56 AM
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jooky, you obviously have the skills to make your owm holds. use a 2 part polyurathane casting resin (look in the phone book under "plastics"). 2 equal parts(a&b) mixed 2gether harden in about 2-3 minutes. pour this into the silicone mold you have made of your favorite climbing holds. you will have hundreds of holds for PENNIES! the silicone is available at the same place you locate the resin. in the L.A. area the resin runs <$200 for 10 gallons(5 gal of part A, 5 of B) & the silicone about $125. virtually identical to the expensive name brand ones. I also make holds for my ice tools so i can dry tool. any questions PM me.
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maika
Mar 12, 2004, 3:37 AM
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That is an awesome wall! I'm so jealous--my parents have refused to let me build a wall, let alone hang my own campus board!!!!! You're SOOOOO lucky!
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maika
Mar 12, 2004, 3:50 AM
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Oh yeah, how much did that cost? I might have actually convinced my mum to let me do a small wall if I can come up with the cash!
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litleclimberchick
Mar 12, 2004, 5:37 AM
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In reply to: --my parents have refused to let me build a wall, let alone hang my own campus board!!!!!
yeah...mine too. you must have awesome parents jooky! :)
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litleclimberchick
Mar 12, 2004, 5:38 AM
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In reply to: yeah, it's a cool wall, but think of the gear that could've bought or the trips it could've financed...
that makes sense...imagine where you could have gone with that money
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charzyd
Mar 12, 2004, 5:43 AM
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Incredible, Nice job! Now what if it rains, won't the wood warp or are you pre-treating the wood? ... Impressed, I wanna climb it, too!
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wildduck
Mar 12, 2004, 5:57 AM
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awesome wall.... great overhangs. Totally awesome. Could use more holds... and i hope it's weather proof... Rotty wood will be bad...
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