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deltaops88  TOWER-straight or curved [TBC] Posted: 01-15-06 23:57:33

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IP: Hidden 		hi. does anybody know the difference betwen towers that are one piece, and the legs are curved, and two piece towers where the legs are straight. what would be some advantages and disadvantages? also, how would one build a tower whos legs are curved?

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Notochord  Re: TOWER-straight or curved [TBC] Posted: 01-16-06 10:49:54

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IP: Hidden 		curved is harder to make but im pretty sure it is stronger. if ur making ur tower for the first time i would try a straight leg first

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Snow Queen  Re: TOWER-straight or curved [TBC] Posted: 01-16-06 11:13:43

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IP: Hidden 		What is the best way to curve the wood?

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bah  Re: TOWER-straight or curved [TBC] Posted: 01-16-06 13:57:50

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WrightStuffMonster  Re: TOWER-straight or curved [TBC] Posted: 01-18-06 03:28:45

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IP: Hidden 		While crusing the net i came acrosss a glue called Weldbond. Has anyone used it before? It looks like it might be a good glue to use for towers. I might have to compare it to ambroid and see how it holds up.

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