2005 - Stone Pavilion Base

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The final product. Bonfire ready.

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Had help from some machinery to dig channels for the walls.

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Then I squared out the holes for the corners.

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This is how one side looked at the beginning of the second year.

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Making the grade, so to speak...

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Year two improvement: Something to sit on.

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Making a straight wall with a string and a plumb bob.

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I used the post in the middle and a line level to check the height around the perimeter.

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Near the end of the 3rd summer. Just starting the pyramid bases.

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Middle of year four. PVC tubes for holding support pins for wood trusses.

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Going vertical with ladder assistance.

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Completed base. Side view.

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Completed base. Doorway and mountain view.

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Very happy to retire the pyramid jig.

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Special thanks to the German Short Hair for the company. RIP dude.