I made a smaller version for Satyanaraya Pooja and it came out really well. First one that I tried 3 years ago had some minor imperfections while making gopuram but I took care of them in smaller one 😊
Nice work and very much inspiring!! Me and my husband started one and it came so beautiful.. I would like to share the pics... it looks so professional and when we look back on what We have made, it’s hard to believe that We did it all by ourselves.. thanks a lot!!!
That is awesome. I know the feeling of accomplishment once the project is done. Kudos to you and your partner. Please Share the pics at diyaddict2016@gmail.com
superb... incredible. Such a perfect job. I made the gopuram watching your videos but it's not as perfect as yours. Of course, we did all the cutting with manual miter box. good to have all power tools. Once again, thanks for the inspiration.
Thank you so much for the detailed video. You have great patience levels. This puja mandir project is in our thoughts and discussions for almost 3 years. By seeing your video we got courage to start it in this lockdown. Hopefully we complete it. Wish us all the best sir :)
Thank You. Patience is something I lack of and woodworking is helping me in that :) Good luck with the project. Reach out for any questions on the build and I will be glad to help you out.
Ryobi 18 guage cordless nail gun is what I am using. You can find it at home depot. Clamps are from Rockler. Drill and driver are Ryobi cordless from Homedepot. Sorry I could not get the links but if you can search you should be able to find them on google very easily.
Very good design, amazing to see the perfect finishing. Excellent. Can you able to make one for us with little bits add-ons ? Will pay you money for it.
Thank you. I do have couple saw horses and use 3/4 sheet to make it a workbench at this time. I have plan to build my workbench once the winter is done. Thanks for the suggestion and yes work bench come in handy a great deal.
Thank you so much for these videos it’s very helpful. Sir can you please list measurements details and for top gopuram what angle did you cut the pieces ?
Wow u did great job ... if u don’t mind could you pls share some details. 1. Measures 2. Wood type 3. Paint brand 4.peaces of wood that requires with measurements Please I am more interested to do my self , hope I will get response from you. Thanks in advance
Thanks for the kind words. Measurements totally depends on the space you have. The one in the video is 36 inch wide, 24 inch deep and 5ft 6inch in height. As per the wood and materials, check the description which includes all the materials and links and cost. As per measurements I do not have a pre set measurements. All the measurements changes based on the size of bottom chest or box. You build the bottom chest first and the other measurements just follow.
This is really very beautiful and a lot of hard work. Can you please help with the tools that will be used in this project, I am starting with scratch and all the heavy tools look very scary to me. Is there something available to cut the woods and easy to use?
Thabk you for the nice words. The only tool that might be a little intimidating is the moter saw. But this will make things easier and accurate. Of you are scared of power tools, you can get a miter box and a hand saw. Also nail gun is another tool that would be of help. Other than that the tools are regular tools like drill, driver etc. Good luck with your project.
Thank you. I am no woodworker by any means until 2017. I started woodworking as a hobby in 2017 inspired by some DIYers on RU-vid. Started doing trims, closets, floating shelves around my house. I currently do projects for my house and help friends finish their projects.
Thanks for the nice words. I am glad I could inspire someone with my work. Like I say, If I can do it...anyone can do it. Good luck with the project and I will be glad to answer any questions you have.
Awesome Mandir, Im also one among other friends here eager to start this project but don't have all the required tools. Can you please guide me?? Thank you in advance
Inspirational! Would love to make one asap. Would you please share the tools and links that you used ? I only have a drill and circular saw. What else do I need?
amazing work, i have just completed by copying you in perth, australia, somehow found most of the trims, going to stain and finish, how many coats, drying time and what grit sandpaper u use while staining?
Thanks and Great...drying time depends on stain you use. I usually let it dry 24hrs so I can sand in between coats with 220 grit or higher sand block. Number of coats depends on the color you like. I do atleast couple coats and do touch ups if required. Polyeurethene drying time is fast and the more sanding and coats for poly the more shiny it looks. Recommend at least 3 coats for poly.
Hey Dear, really a nice video. Planning to make one in line with the directions provided. Have a real quick question: can I go with 1/2” ply instead of 3/4. Will it not be a problem doing pocket screws ?
The tricky part would be crownmolding cut. I usually mark a line on miter saw and use that as guide. Please email me at diyaddict2016@gmail.com so I can explain you in detail. This is tricky but simple
Awesome mandir !!! Please tell me what is the heat gun called that you used to fix the cornice molding with glue. The gun you use to press the items glued with the adhesives.
This is really cool .. thank you for making and sharing this video. How did you learn this yourself and how did you know when to use what equipment, can you please share your learning process or reference too ?
Thanks Anand. My learning process is mainly youtube and subscribed to some magazines and online tutorials. I am a geek when it comes to DIY. I like to do things myself and I enjoy it so that's my main driver to learn woodworking.
Great work and I got inspired by your wonderful work, effort and amazing interest. I m in making one for us and in final stage to finish off with color and want to paint the same color what you have used, so would you mind to let me know the paint you have used and from where to get it would really help. Thanks 🙏
DIY - Do It Your way ...Appreciate your quick response on this and it helps. Plz send me your email address and I will send out pics for your feedback and suggestions.
The first one that I did a year ago took me couple months. I was able to complete this in 2 weeks (2 to 3hrs on weekdays and 5hrs on weekends) in total i would say around 40 to 45 hrs
You can find it in the material list that is in the description. The list contains almost all the materials www.lowes.com/pd/Large-Craft-Oak-Finial-1-75-in-x-3-75-in/3559192
Thank you. Good luck with the project and share the pictures if possible at diyaddict2016@gmail.com. Any stainable wood putty should work if you are planning to stain. If painting any wood putty should work.
Hi DIY, thanks for the link you shared earlier and it helped. can you please let me know how much sanding i should be doing before starting the stain and do i've to do in-between sanding for the 3 coats. can i do the stain using a sprayer or hand coat is better
The more you sand the better the results. I would recommend to Sand once with 220 grit before stain, then sand in between coats. Final sanding for polyeurethene is critical. This has to be done onbetween the coats aswell. I never tried but you can use a sprayer to stain.
@@diy-doityourway3779 , thanks for the quick reply. i'll use the 220 grit and will do the sanding. for the final sanding part, do i need to do after the stain is complete and before applying polyeurethen and also do i need to do inbetween for the polyeurethene as well. sorry for these many doubts as this is my first big project
@@diy-doityourway3779 : thanks for the quick reply. sure will do that. Also can you please help me out in the following: 1) can we sand the crown molding 2) how many do i need for the stain (1 quart) or do i need 2 or 3 more
Thanks Srinivas. The LED'S I used are peel and stick. I had them stick to the side around the perimeter inside the mandir. I drilled a hole on the back for the LED's. I got them on amazon. Hope I answered your question.
Sri, I do not do this as a business. I am just a DIY er who does some wood working for my home and friends :) If you are building one and need any help or suggestions you can contact me at diyaddict2016@gmail.com
indeed its most beautiful temple but this is not DIY project... do not try at your home.. see this guy, he is professional person with loaded full set of toolkit. I don't think anyone in India would have 1/10 of this toolkit
The budget for material was around 650 to 700 USD. You can find the list of materials and cost in the excel sheet that is in the description of the video. Also the budget depends on the size.
I wish I could do it. I am sorry. Currently I am not doing it as a business. I do this out of my interest on woodworking and help out friends close by to build theirs.
@@diy-doityourway3779 Totally understand. But not an easy job for some one who has no experience working on similar projects and also just to buy and use these tools will be long hill climb
I understand. But I was in your shoes couple years back. Know nothing about woodworking or any tools. Started doing basic trim work at home and was drawn towards woodworking. If I can do it, anyone can.
HI, very nice work and inspiring.... I am trying to build one for myself ........I am done with building it and am trying staining on sample pieces before I go ahead and use it on temple....my staining on the plywood (birch) is coming properly ...but the decorative panels staining ( www.lowes.com/pd/2-1-4-in-x-8-ft-White-Hard-Unfinished-Chair-Rail-Moulding-Actual-2-25-in-x-8-ft/3040924 ) looks uneven . My panels are little different than yours . I am using pre-stain before staining. Though I can paint it but I dont want to do that as it will hide the embosses.... Any suggestions ?
Hi Ravi, thanks for the nice words. Stain is absorbed differently by trims and plywood as trims you find at lowes are commonly made from pine. I would recommend using pre-stain like you are doing. Also I usually apply multiple coats on trim when compared to plywood to get the stain matching. Hope this helps you.