K & W Butter Co. - KC's Workshop

[Dave K.]

The rest of the roof details are drying. They'll get installed and I'll post wrap-up pix tomorrow. This has really been an enjoyable kit.

[Amagic41]

I've always had trouble replicating guy wires for tall rooftop fixtures such as smokestacks. I thought about using metal wire as done for the support rods on the dock canopies. Then, for the sake of trying something different, I thought I'd punch a hole through both sides of the straw/stack and run the black thread through the entire straw.

Here is what I do ... I coat the thread in CA and let dry while letting it hang from 2 pairs of tweezers then paint with a paint pen then you can lean it where you want with no sag in the wire

[Dave K.]

Good tip...filed away for next time. Thanks! 

[Amagic41]

The Original

[Dave K.]

Oh, wow...beautiful! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[Janbouli]

With a very small sewing needle you should be able to puncture the thread right through the straw . Once in place you can still put a few drops of CA on the thread which will make the thread straight and stiff.

[ACL1504]

With a very small sewing needle you should be able to puncture the thread right through the straw . Once in place you can still put a few drops of CA on the thread which will make the thread straight and stiff.

Jan beat me to the needle suggestion. And, I might all that it works.

Great build Dave.

Tom

[Dave K.]

Thanks as always, guys. Kenny - have any more info on the prototype? Locale, etc?

[Dave K.]

Found this...

http://www.evansvillehistory.net/DEWoodButterCompany.htm

[MAP]

You're really doing a great job on this kit Dave.  I like the tips on the guide wires and will have to try that!   Interesting history about the building.

[Dave K.]

Thanks, Mark. It all starts with a nicely-designed kit. Maybe it's the geeky history teacher in me but having the proto info adds so much more to the build.  Turns out the D. & E. Butter Co. started in Elgin, IL - just a few miles up the Fox River Valley from me. Next time I'm up near Evansville, WI (we road-trip that area all the time) I'll drop off the interstate and have a look around. Looks like there might still be some cool old buildings there.

[tom.boyd.125]

The Original

Ken, neat seeing the old prototype photos of this structure...
Dave...great work on your build too, like the colors you picked out...
Tommy

[Dave K.]

Thanks, Tom. Before I finish the thread I've got some repairs to make. One of those unforgivable "stupids" that get you drummed out of the Forum. Fortunately damage was minimal and I finished the project for Ken. Just need to repair a few things, weather, plant, and scenic. Dodged a bullet.

[Dave K.]

Repairs are done...final pix coming later today. :-)