Wednesday, July 18, 2007

[papercreters] Re: Need Some Ideas...

Welcome back Nori, missed you. (insert polite reassuring words here)

--- In papercreters@yahoogroups.com, "ElfNori" <elf@...> wrote:
>
> <ka-ching! (idea)> Has anyone done the polyprop tubing thing like
they use
> for building with dirt/clay/cement only using papercrete instead?
>
> ElfN, who is still working on a (insert swear word here) laptop
(grrr)
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Chris Portell
>
> Well, I have been on a rampage lately with project ideas. What I
am having
> difficulty with is materials. I am wondering if it is possible to
make a
> log like substance to replace the traditional wood substance.
>
> This "log" needs to be a minimum of 8 feet long and preferably made
from
> readily available materials.
>
> I have toyed with the idea of several layers of cardboard, but was
wondering
> if anyone had some thoughts of insight.
>
> Tensile strength is the overall goal as it needs to be used as a
frame for
> the patio cover I am designing.
>
> Thanks,
> Chris
>



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