- Before assembling the frame, Ron applied waterproof polyester glue to the joints. They clamped the frame sections to the worktable to keep them from moving around and then checked each corner to make sure it was perfectly square. Finally, they fastened the joints together with #6 x 2 " finish head screws.
- They slid the acrylic panel into place and then attached the forth side of the frame.
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8. Finishing touches:
- They completed the project by adding brass hinges, handles, a chain (to keep the top from falling back) and a bottom shelf.
- To prevent soil or sand from washing out through these cracks, Ron lined the bottom of the box with weed cloth. This would allow the water to drain through while keeping the sand and soil inside.
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- They also added a divider plank across the center of the box to separate it into two sections. Louisa wanted one section for sand and one for soil.
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RESULTS:
When Ron first arrived at Louisa Cameron's Charleston home, he had a confession to make. He really didn't know what the cold frame that he was about to help build would be used for. Louisa knew just what to do with a cold frame but had no idea how to build one. After the two of them put their heads together, the results were impressive! |
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