Q. What is a good blueprint for a balsa wood building to support alot of weight?
In class im going to have to build a balsa wood structure (don't know how much wood or materials i get ) but it has to support alot of weight. Any ideas?
In class im going to have to build a balsa wood structure (don't know how much wood or materials i get ) but it has to support alot of weight. Any ideas?
A. This sounds like a standard hands-on assignment for strength of materials class...it's pretty good, too, cause it helps you really get a feel for things.
--Use triangles in your design.
--copy other designs you see around you that carry lots of weight--high tension power towers, TV and radio transmission towers, water towers.
--give it as wide a base as you can, keep it as short as you can.
--if they are going to load it (with bricks or something) like for a contest, build a deck at the top to take the first brick. If one part of one leg breaks, the whole thing could collapse, even if it's an excellent design.
--Use triangles in your design.
--copy other designs you see around you that carry lots of weight--high tension power towers, TV and radio transmission towers, water towers.
--give it as wide a base as you can, keep it as short as you can.
--if they are going to load it (with bricks or something) like for a contest, build a deck at the top to take the first brick. If one part of one leg breaks, the whole thing could collapse, even if it's an excellent design.
Where do I buy wood to build a catapult?
Q. I want to make a catapult out of wood. Where can I find a store that sells wood for building around California. I live around Los Angeles. Also it would be helpful from people who had experience mention what type of wood would be best suited for building a catapult, budget wise also.
A. I would go to a local hardware store and tell them what you are building and let them assist you in deciding what materials to use. Also, do you have some printed blueprints for it or are you trying to design it yourself? If you have blueprints, maybe the designer of the plan should recommend what materials to use.
What type of company would you call to repair the outside wood area of your chimney?
Q. When it rains, the guttering spills over and down the wood built around the chimney...yes, i know the gutters need repaired, but i'm looking at the wood part for now.
A. Just about anyone with carpentry skills. Your safest bet is to contact a reputable remodeler in your area. Ask your friends and neighbors. There are, also,a lot of great carpenters who are not as easy to find as bigger name contractors who usually can be less expensive due to lower overhead. ALWAYS get references and CHECK THEM no matter who you hire.
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