I have the plans in the mail right now, from the boat builder. Thank you. I was trying to decipher these plans I found on the net. This makes it much eaiser!
Here is a simpler method. Think of a Gothic Arch as an A Frame building with curved rafters. Draw a line the length of the rafter on a floor or big enough work table and mark the center. Drive a nail at each end of the line. Place a batten against the nails and from the center push out the batten until you reach the desired curve. draw the curve on the inside of the batten and you have the inside of the arch. It is so simple any one can do it. Securely fasten blocks about two feet apart along the line and you have a building jig. The block spacing varies with the size of the arch. This method works for any arch from windows, doors to buildings. I have even used it to build boats. If you want a different curve, push the batten out at different points. It is fun to see how many shapes you can make.
nice but that looks like it will accommodate an incredible snow load which cant be so important considering the poly cover will be several times the weaker link?
Not criticizing, but there is an easier way to layout big curved shapes. It's called "lofting" as in boat building. For a roof, just use a long flexible "batten" like 1/4 x 1 inch wood. Bend it to the desired curve and hold it "edge on" to the floor with a few nails. Some nails on one side, some on the other. Draw a line on the floor and build a jig from there.
George Cyclist I saw your response to “build process of a 14X20 cabin”. I’m a novice, but I’d like to try my hand at this. Do you have a video showing your method? I agree that there must be an easier way. Thanks.
It is important to note that these plans were drawn when lumber was designated by actual dimensions 2x4s were 2 inches by 4 inches. Today lumber is designated by nominal dimensions, therefore the 2x4x6 blocks have to be made from larger lumber.
Ricardo it only becomes an issue when determining wall thickness in this application. Current uniformity of dimensional (nominal)lumber is set in order to simplify multiple aspects of construction. And before you reply understand that I have been a builder for 25 years.
I have the plans in the mail right now, from the boat builder. Thank you. I was trying to decipher these plans I found on the net. This makes it much eaiser!
Can you please share these plans? thanks.
Hello, could you provide the plans to me please?
Here is a simpler method. Think of a Gothic Arch as an A Frame building with curved rafters. Draw a line the length of the rafter on a floor or big enough work table and mark the center. Drive a nail at each end of the line. Place a batten against the nails and from the center push out the batten until you reach the desired curve. draw the curve on the inside of the batten and you have the inside of the arch. It is so simple any one can do it. Securely fasten blocks about two feet apart along the line and you have a building jig. The block spacing varies with the size of the arch.
This method works for any arch from windows, doors to buildings. I have even used it to build boats. If you want a different curve, push the batten out at different points. It is fun to see how many shapes you can make.
Dusty Stahn
Thanks Dusty.
This is not a gothic arch. I believe it is a five centered arch.
Наконец-то нашёл ролик с чертежом! А многие показывают рейки, а потом раз и готовую теплицу. ))
Есть на русском языке чертеж?
мля, ещё бы понять, что он там языком мямлит.
nice but that looks like it will accommodate an incredible snow load which cant be so important considering the poly cover will be several times the weaker link?
Why do you recommend against 4x4 treated post foundation?
Not criticizing, but there is an easier way to layout big curved shapes. It's called "lofting" as in boat building. For a roof, just use a long flexible "batten" like 1/4 x 1 inch wood. Bend it to the desired curve and hold it "edge on" to the floor with a few nails. Some nails on one side, some on the other. Draw a line on the floor and build a jig from there.
George Cyclist I saw your response to “build process of a 14X20 cabin”. I’m a novice, but I’d like to try my hand at this. Do you have a video showing your method?
I agree that there must be an easier way.
Thanks.
Does anyone know - What kind of math app is needed to calculate gothic arches like these? I have not found 1 app that does gothic arches.
Should you use pressure treated lumber ? If so why or why not ?
Where to get the plans?
Can you advise about the best wood to use, treated or untreated?
I would just like more height, otherwise great dimensions. Height may be better with snow too, more pitch.
Thanks 👍
It is important to note that these plans were drawn when lumber was designated by actual dimensions 2x4s were 2 inches by 4 inches. Today lumber is designated by nominal dimensions, therefore the 2x4x6 blocks have to be made from larger lumber.
Ricardo it only becomes an issue when determining wall thickness in this application. Current uniformity of dimensional (nominal)lumber is set in order to simplify multiple aspects of construction. And before you reply understand that I have been a builder for 25 years.
Not a gothic arch but okay :)
Why do you recommend against treated 4x4 posts for foundation?
You don’t use treated wood for greenhouses because of poisons in the Wood contaminating the soil