Grail diary/chalice stand idea

[Lukes Roommate]

I just recieved my grail diary (can't put it down) and will be getting a grail cup in the near future, so I decided to come with an idea for a display stand. It was whipped up very quick and the pics might not be to scale (probably aren't seeing as I did this covertly so the boss wouldn't catch me), but what do you guys think about the general idea of it? Suggestions on how in the hell I am going to bore a round chunk out of the square section are greatly appreciated! :)

Ryan

www.flypaper-creations.co.../stand.jpg (http://www.flypaper-creations.com/users/rwalton/stand.jpg)

[Grant da Modeler]

Ryan .. email me. Might be able to help you come up with something.

Grant

[Jokar Lurden]

Damn, that is a sweet display!!!!!! :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

Matt

[Lukes Roommate]

Thanks Jokar! I wanted something to involve both props, I'm not sure what type of wood I'm going to use etc., and this is really just a starting point, I'm going to fine tune the design, shape etc. when I have the time.

Ryan

[Wampa]

wow, awesome idea!
tom

[Imahomer]

Wow!!! That's a great idea. Now you've got me thinking along those lines for myself.
Mike

[E Williams]

Cool idea!
As far as cutting the hole, there are attachments for a drill press that will do that. I forgot what they are called, but there is a normal drill bit in the center and an adjustable arm that you set to the radius you want. The arm has a kind of chisel bit on the end, and cuts the circle.

[Lukes Roommate]

Those drill bits are called auger bits (I think) but I didn't know they had adjustable ones! cool...

[Imahomer]

Actually, I think he is talking about a simple hole saw. I like the idea of the stand being made rustic. Wood would be nice, or if it could be done, a fake rock of some sort. The way you've got it with the light under the Chalice is a nice touch and really adds some class to it, but the drawbacks are: a little more expensive and you'd need to have it near a electrical outlet.

[obiwan shinobi]

man, that looks sweet! if anybody ends up doing a run, i'd be interested :)

btw Tom, you've got mail

[Lukes Roommate]

I'm gonna tweak this idea over the weekend, and update the design on Monday (Hopefully a design that will minimalize the loss of my fingers during construction! :lol: )


Ryan

[ogibendogi]

That is one sweet looking display! Keep us posted

Marc

[Imahomer]

Well, the more I think about this, the more I think what a nice idea it is. I'd also be interested if someone wanted to make some sort of run of these guys.
Mike

[Shinobi]

does anybody know if Toby has made a display for the Diary yet?