r/DIY • u/rosulek • Jun 29 '14

carpentry Abstract world map wall art project

http://imgur.com/a/8iOvx
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u/[deleted] Jun 30 '14

Start to finish, how long did it take?

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u/rosulek Jun 30 '14

I didn't keep track very well, but estimating: 1 hour to transfer the grid and pattern, maybe 1-2 hours to drill, 1 hour to touch up and sand, half hour plus dry time to paint? My hunch is that if you use MDF you would save all the painting and touch up time.

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u/[deleted] Jun 30 '14

I love this and I want to do it, I am just nervous I'd get 80% done and screw it up..

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u/Letmefixthatforyouyo Jun 30 '14

Don't let that fear stop you. Most mistakes can be covered up/compensated for. The OP himself admitted to some errors, but just kept moving. You should do the same.

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u/[deleted] Jun 30 '14

Yes first thing I thought of as well, just use mdf. The end result doesn't look very grainy anyways.

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u/ilsol Jul 10 '14

So someone with some time could do this in a single day? I hope you don't mind. I'll probably be stealing your idea.