Nederland Community Presbyterian Church

The Little Brown Church with a Bell

Bridge Construction
Day 8 and 9


|Day 1|Day 2|Day 3-5|Day 6|Day 8-9|Day 10-12|
|Installation|Here it is!|

 
Drawing of bridge, as designed

The framework constructed, ready for 2x6 boardwalk.

Bridge Day 8 001

Transparent waterproofing finish, with protective stain on the decking.

Bridge Day 8 002



The railing will be a curved piece 20 feet long. For the curve, 1/2-inch thick straps will be laminated along a jig.

Laying out the jig for cutting.



In these pictures we see the jig being measured, layed out, cut to precisely the correct curve and prepared for the lamination strips.

Cutting the jig.



The pieces of the jig laid end to end, ready for assembly.

The pieces of the jig, awaiting assembly.

Day 6



The pieces of the jig attached end to end with plates.

Assembled with plates.



Progress