The Bubbling Rock (aka Granite Sphere Water Fountain) - Revision history

Lorensen: Granite Sphere Water Fountain moved to The Bubbling Rock (aka Granite Sphere Water Fountain): Terri likes this name better. My name is a bit too technical I guess.

2009-07-09T19:47:32Z

Granite Sphere Water Fountain moved to The Bubbling Rock (aka Granite Sphere Water Fountain): Terri likes this name better. My name is a bit too technical I guess.

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Lorensen at 15:57, 2 July 2009

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	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:LiningUpTheGranite.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|Lining up the granite over the hole in the water container.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:LiningUpTheGranite.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|Lining up the granite over the hole in the water container.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheLanding.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The granite in place on the water container. It took Terri and me about 2 hours to move the granite from its delivery spot onto the container.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheLanding.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The granite in place on the water container. It took Terri and me about 2 hours to move the granite from its delivery spot onto the container.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFirstBubbling.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The pump is hooked up and working. I bought the [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=206234-70161-19032 Tetra 330 GPH Statuary Pump] at [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=home Lowes]. I connected 1/2" ID braided vinyl pipe to the pump and fed it through the hole in the granite. To seal the bottom of the hole, I drilled a 3/4" hole in a rubber stopper and fed the pipe through it. Since the 1/2" pipe was smaller than the 1 5/8" hole, I cut a small piece of 1" ID braided vinyl and placed it over the end of the smaller piece. This helped hold the inner pipe vertical.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFirstBubbling.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The pump is hooked up and working. I bought the [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=206234-70161-19032 Tetra 330 GPH Statuary Pump] at [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=home Lowes]. I connected 1/2" ID braided vinyl pipe to the pump and fed it through the hole in the granite. To seal the bottom of the hole, I drilled a 3/4" hole in a rubber stopper and fed the pipe through it. At [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=home Lowes], I found a #7 rubber stopper (1-3/8 x 1-3/16 x 1). Since the 1/2" pipe was smaller than the 1 5/8" hole, I cut a small piece of 1" ID braided vinyl and placed it over the end of the smaller piece. This helped hold the inner pipe vertical.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFinishedFountain.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|A view of the finished fountain. The stones are #2 round. We liked the variety of color and size in the #2 round. Unfortunately we could not buy this stone by the bag. Although I only needed 7 cu ft, I had to buy 1 cu yd (27 cu ft) in order to have it delivered by [http://ny.citysquares.com/malta/home-garden/nurseries-garden-centers/seasons-supply-co-inc Seasons Supply]. The dampness is formed by the splashing water.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFinishedFountain.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|A view of the finished fountain. The stones are #2 round. We liked the variety of color and size in the #2 round. Unfortunately we could not buy this stone by the bag. Although I only needed 7 cu ft, I had to buy 1 cu yd (27 cu ft) in order to have it delivered by [http://ny.citysquares.com/malta/home-garden/nurseries-garden-centers/seasons-supply-co-inc Seasons Supply]. The dampness is formed by the splashing water.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFinishedFountainAbove.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|A view of the finished fountain from above.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFinishedFountainAbove.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|A view of the finished fountain from above.]]</div>

Lorensen at 21:23, 1 July 2009

2009-07-01T21:23:42Z

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	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:LiftingTheGranite.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|Lifting the granite. Fortunately, the chain fit through the hole in the granite.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:LiftingTheGranite.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|Lifting the granite. Fortunately, the chain fit through the hole in the granite.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:LiningUpTheGranite.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|Lining up the granite over the hole in the water container.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:LiningUpTheGranite.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|Lining up the granite over the hole in the water container.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheLanding.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The granite in place on the water container. It took Terri and I about 2 hours to move the granite from its delivery spot onto the container.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheLanding.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The granite in place on the water container. It took Terri and me about 2 hours to move the granite from its delivery spot onto the container.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFirstBubbling.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The pump is hooked up and working. I bought the [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=206234-70161-19032 Tetra 330 GPH Statuary Pump] at [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=home Lowes]. I connected 1/2" ID braided vinyl pipe to the pump and fed it through the hole in the granite. To seal the bottom of the hole, I drilled a 3/4" hole in a rubber stopper and fed the pipe through it. Since the 1/2" pipe was smaller than the 1 5/8" hole, I cut a small piece of 1" ID braided vinyl and placed it over the end of the smaller piece. This helped hold the inner pipe vertical.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFirstBubbling.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The pump is hooked up and working. I bought the [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=206234-70161-19032 Tetra 330 GPH Statuary Pump] at [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=home Lowes]. I connected 1/2" ID braided vinyl pipe to the pump and fed it through the hole in the granite. To seal the bottom of the hole, I drilled a 3/4" hole in a rubber stopper and fed the pipe through it. Since the 1/2" pipe was smaller than the 1 5/8" hole, I cut a small piece of 1" ID braided vinyl and placed it over the end of the smaller piece. This helped hold the inner pipe vertical.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFinishedFountain.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|A view of the finished fountain. The stones are #2 round. We liked the variety of color and size in the #2 round. Unfortunately we could not buy this stone by the bag. Although I only needed 7 cu ft, I had to buy 1 cu yd (27 cu ft) in order to have it delivered by [http://ny.citysquares.com/malta/home-garden/nurseries-garden-centers/seasons-supply-co-inc Seasons Supply]. The dampness is formed by the splashing water.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFinishedFountain.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|A view of the finished fountain. The stones are #2 round. We liked the variety of color and size in the #2 round. Unfortunately we could not buy this stone by the bag. Although I only needed 7 cu ft, I had to buy 1 cu yd (27 cu ft) in order to have it delivered by [http://ny.citysquares.com/malta/home-garden/nurseries-garden-centers/seasons-supply-co-inc Seasons Supply]. The dampness is formed by the splashing water.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFinishedFountainAbove.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|A view of the finished fountain from above.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFinishedFountainAbove.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|A view of the finished fountain from above.]]</div>

Lorensen at 14:20, 30 June 2009

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	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheEngineHoist.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The 1 ton engine hoist. I spent a lot of time trying to determine how I could move the 300 lb sphere. At first I thought I would build some sort of tracks. I would roll the sphere on the tracks into place. One evening, a friend stopped by to borrow my chain saw. He told me that he had an engine hoist that would be able to lift the sphere. His visit saved the day!]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheEngineHoist.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The 1 ton engine hoist. I spent a lot of time trying to determine how I could move the 300 lb sphere. At first I thought I would build some sort of tracks. I would roll the sphere on the tracks into place. One evening, a friend stopped by to borrow my chain saw. He told me that he had an engine hoist that would be able to lift the sphere. His visit saved the day!]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheCradle.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The wooden cradle. I built this to hold the granite off the ground. We also used it to hold the sphere as we jockeyed it into position with the engine hoist.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheCradle.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The wooden cradle. I built this to hold the granite off the ground. We also used it to hold the sphere as we jockeyed it into position with the engine hoist.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheContainer.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The 40 gallon water container. This is the [http://www.aquascapeinc.com/retailers/index.php?page=articles&a_id=58 Small AquaBasin] from [http://aquascapeinc.com Aquascape]. The ~~specs~~ say it holds 300 lb. I found [http://www.gardens.com/go/view/6926/ Deckers Landscaping & Nursery] at [http://aquascapeinc.com their web site].]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheContainer.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The 40 gallon water container. There is an access panel in the back of the container. This is the [http://www.aquascapeinc.com/retailers/index.php?page=articles&a_id=58 Small AquaBasin] from [http://aquascapeinc.com Aquascape]. The specifications say it holds 300 lb. I found [http://www.gardens.com/go/view/6926/ Deckers Landscaping & Nursery] at [http://aquascapeinc.com their web site].]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:LiftingTheGranite.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|Lifting the granite. Fortunately, the chain fit through the hole in the granite.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:LiftingTheGranite.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|Lifting the granite. Fortunately, the chain fit through the hole in the granite.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:LiningUpTheGranite.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|Lining up the granite over the hole in the water container.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:LiningUpTheGranite.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|Lining up the granite over the hole in the water container.]]</div>

Lorensen at 03:46, 30 June 2009

2009-06-30T03:46:06Z

Lorensen at 00:03, 30 June 2009

2009-06-30T00:03:39Z

Lorensen at 23:57, 29 June 2009

2009-06-29T23:57:08Z

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	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheLanding.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The granite in place on the water container.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheLanding.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The granite in place on the water container.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFirstBubbling.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The pump is hooked up and working. I bought the [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=206234-70161-19032 Tetra 330 GPH Statuary Pump] at [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=home Lowes]. I connected 1/2" ID braided vinyl pipe to the pump and fed it through the hole in the granite. To seal the bottom of the hole, I drilled a 3/4" hole in a rubber stopper and fed the pipe through it. Since the 1/2" was smaller than the 1 5/8" hole, I cut a small piece of 1" ID braided vinyl and placed it over the end of the smaller piece. This helped hold the inner pipe vertical.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFirstBubbling.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The pump is hooked up and working. I bought the [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=206234-70161-19032 Tetra 330 GPH Statuary Pump] at [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=home Lowes]. I connected 1/2" ID braided vinyl pipe to the pump and fed it through the hole in the granite. To seal the bottom of the hole, I drilled a 3/4" hole in a rubber stopper and fed the pipe through it. Since the 1/2" was smaller than the 1 5/8" hole, I cut a small piece of 1" ID braided vinyl and placed it over the end of the smaller piece. This helped hold the inner pipe vertical.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFinishedFountain.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|A view of the finished fountain ~~from above~~. The stones are #2 round.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFinishedFountain.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|A view of the finished fountain. The stones are #2 round.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFinishedFountainAbove.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|A view of the finished fountain from above.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFinishedFountainAbove.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|A view of the finished fountain from above.]]</div>

Lorensen at 18:11, 29 June 2009

2009-06-29T18:11:37Z

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	We have always wanted some sort of water feature in our back yard. We like the sound of water flowing. A pond is a lot of work and responsibility. SO we decided on a water fountain. We really wanted an [http://www.kineticfountains.com/millstone-garden-fountain-wpedestal.asp?idcategory=240 old millstone water fountain].		We have always wanted some sort of water feature in our back yard. We like the sound of water flowing. A pond is a lot of work and responsibility. So we decided on a water fountain. We really wanted an [http://www.kineticfountains.com/millstone-garden-fountain-wpedestal.asp?idcategory=240 old millstone water fountain].

	Terri started to look at fountains at the local nurseries. This is our usual modus operandi. She does the leg work and finds something she likes and something she thinks I might like. Then I look to see if its practical and within a reasonable price. She found a nice looking granite sphere at [http://www.troyslandscapesupply.com/ Troy's Landscape Supply,] a local nursery. They quoted a price of $500 plus $100 delivery. We checked out alternatives at [http://www.faddegons.com/ Faddegons Nursery], a local nursery with a great reputation. Years ago, Terri's Dad knew the owner and they always delivered top quality products and services. They had a good selection of fountains but nothing like the granite fountain we were looking for.		Terri started to look at fountains at the local nurseries. This is our usual modus operandi. She does the leg work and finds something she likes and something she thinks I might like. Then I look to see if its practical and within a reasonable price. She found a nice looking granite sphere at [http://www.troyslandscapesupply.com/ Troy's Landscape Supply,] a local nursery. They quoted a price of $500 plus $100 delivery. We checked out alternatives at [http://www.faddegons.com/ Faddegons Nursery], a local nursery with a great reputation. Years ago, Terri's Dad knew the owner and they always delivered top quality products and services. They had a good selection of fountains but nothing like the granite fountain we were looking for.
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	We went to Troy's to look at the fountain. We really liked the granite sphere. As we stood looking at it, a Troy employee came over to answer questions. As we discussed the fountain with him, Judy, a [http://www.pikes.org/ Fraternity Brother]'s wife, stopped by to chat, so we told the Troy guy that we would defer our decision. After a 15 minute chat, Judy left and another Troy guy stopped by to ask about the fountain. He offered a $200 price AS IS plus $100 delivery. We accepted!		We went to Troy's to look at the fountain. We really liked the granite sphere. As we stood looking at it, a Troy employee came over to answer questions. As we discussed the fountain with him, Judy, a [http://www.pikes.org/ Fraternity Brother]'s wife, stopped by to chat, so we told the Troy guy that we would defer our decision. After a 15 minute chat, Judy left and another Troy guy stopped by to ask about the fountain. He offered a $200 price AS IS plus $100 delivery. We accepted!

	A few days later they delivered the fountain. I built a carriage to hold the sphere. Troy's had a forklift on the truck and placed it on the carriage, about 8 feet from the final location. The AS IS fountain had a 3x3 ft container, an 18" granite sphere and no pump (AS IS!). I created a spreadsheet to compute the weight and was surprised that it weighs 300 lbs!		A few days later they delivered the fountain. I built a carriage to hold the sphere. Troy's had a forklift on the truck and placed it on the carriage, about 8 feet from the final location. The ''AS IS'' fountain had a 3x3 ft container, an 18" granite sphere and no pump (''AS IS!''). I created a spreadsheet to compute the weight and was surprised that it weighs 300 lbs!


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	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheLanding.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The granite in place on the water container.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheLanding.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The granite in place on the water container.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFirstBubbling.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The pump is hooked up and working. I bought the [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=206234-70161-19032 Tetra 330 GPH Statuary Pump] at [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=home Lowes]. I connected 1/2" ID braided vinyl pipe to the pump and fed it through the hole in the granite. To seal the bottom of the hole, I drilled a 3/4" hole in a rubber stopper and fed the pipe through it. Since the 1/2" was smaller than the 1 5/8" hole, I cut a small piece of 1" ID braided vinyl and placed it over the end of the smaller piece. This helped hold the inner pipe vertical.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFirstBubbling.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The pump is hooked up and working. I bought the [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=206234-70161-19032 Tetra 330 GPH Statuary Pump] at [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=home Lowes]. I connected 1/2" ID braided vinyl pipe to the pump and fed it through the hole in the granite. To seal the bottom of the hole, I drilled a 3/4" hole in a rubber stopper and fed the pipe through it. Since the 1/2" was smaller than the 1 5/8" hole, I cut a small piece of 1" ID braided vinyl and placed it over the end of the smaller piece. This helped hold the inner pipe vertical.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:~~TheFinishedFountainAbove~~.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|A view of the finished fountain from above. The stones are #2 round.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFinishedFountain.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|A view of the finished fountain from above. The stones are #2 round.]]</div>
			<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFinishedFountainAbove.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|A view of the finished fountain from above.]]</div>

Lorensen at 17:51, 27 June 2009

2009-06-27T17:51:57Z

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	We went to Troy's to look at the fountain. We really liked the granite sphere. As we stood looking at it, a Troy employee came over to answer questions. As we discussed the fountain with him, Judy, a [http://www.pikes.org/ Fraternity Brother]'s wife, stopped by to chat, so we told the Troy guy that we would defer our decision. After a 15 minute chat, Judy left and another Troy guy stopped by to ask about the fountain. He offered a $200 price AS IS plus $100 delivery. We accepted!		We went to Troy's to look at the fountain. We really liked the granite sphere. As we stood looking at it, a Troy employee came over to answer questions. As we discussed the fountain with him, Judy, a [http://www.pikes.org/ Fraternity Brother]'s wife, stopped by to chat, so we told the Troy guy that we would defer our decision. After a 15 minute chat, Judy left and another Troy guy stopped by to ask about the fountain. He offered a $200 price AS IS plus $100 delivery. We accepted!

	A few days later they delivered the fountain. I built a carriage to hold the sphere. Troy's had a forklift on the truck and placed it on the carriage, about 8 feet from the final location. The AS IS fountain had a 3x3 ft container, an 18" granite sphere and no pump (AS IS!). I created a spreadsheet to compute the weight ~~amd~~ was surprised that it weighs 300 lbs!		A few days later they delivered the fountain. I built a carriage to hold the sphere. Troy's had a forklift on the truck and placed it on the carriage, about 8 feet from the final location. The AS IS fountain had a 3x3 ft container, an 18" granite sphere and no pump (AS IS!). I created a spreadsheet to compute the weight and was surprised that it weighs 300 lbs!


	Take a [[media:TheGraniteStory.pdf\|look at the project ]] as it progresses.		Take a [[media:TheGraniteStory.pdf\|look at the project ]] as it progresses.

	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheGraniteSphere.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The 300 lb granite sphere.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheGraniteSphere.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The 300 lb granite sphere. The granite has a 1 5/8 in hole.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheEngineHoist.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The 1 ton engine hoist.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheEngineHoist.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The 1 ton engine hoist.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheCradle.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The wooden cradle.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheCradle.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The wooden cradle. I built this to hold the granite above the ground.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheContainer.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The 40 gallon water container.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheContainer.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The 40 gallon water container. This is the [http://www.aquascapeinc.com/retailers/index.php?page=articles&a_id=58 Small AquaBasin] from [http://aquascapeinc.com Aquascape]. The specs say it holds 300 lb. I found a local dealer at their web site.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:LiftingTheGranite.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|lifting the granite. The chain fit through the hole in the granite.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:LiftingTheGranite.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|lifting the granite. The chain fit through the hole in the granite.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:LiningUpTheGranite.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Lining up the granite over the hole in the water container.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:LiningUpTheGranite.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Lining up the granite over the hole in the water container.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheLanding.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The granite in place on the water container.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheLanding.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The granite in place on the water container.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFirstBubbling.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The pump is hooked up and working.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFirstBubbling.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The pump is hooked up and working. I bought the [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=206234-70161-19032 Tetra 330 GPH Statuary Pump] at [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=home Lowes]. I connected 1/2" ID braided vinyl pipe to the pump and fed it through the hole in the granite. To seal the bottom of the hole, I drilled a 3/4" hole in a rubber stopper and fed the pipe through it. Since the 1/2" was smaller than the 1 5/8" hole, I cut a small piece of 1" ID braided vinyl and placed it over the end of the smaller piece. This helped hold the inner pipe vertical.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFinishedFountainAbove.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|A view of the finished fountain from above. The stones are #2 round.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFinishedFountainAbove.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|A view of the finished fountain from above. The stones are #2 round.]]</div>

Lorensen at 17:13, 27 June 2009

2009-06-27T17:13:59Z

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	Take a [[media:TheGraniteStory.pdf\|look at the project ]] as it progresses.		Take a [[media:TheGraniteStory.pdf\|look at the project ]] as it progresses.

			<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheGraniteSphere.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The 300 lb granite sphere.]]</div>
			<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheEngineHoist.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The 1 ton engine hoist.]]</div>
			<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheCradle.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The wooden cradle.]]</div>
			<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheContainer.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The 40 gallon water container.]]</div>
			<div class="floatleft">[[Image:LiftingTheGranite.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|lifting the granite. The chain fit through the hole in the granite.]]</div>
			<div class="floatleft">[[Image:LiningUpTheGranite.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Lining up the granite over the hole in the water container.]]</div>
			<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheLanding.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The granite in place on the water container.]]</div>
			<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFirstBubbling.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The pump is hooked up and working.]]</div>
			<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFinishedFountainAbove.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|A view of the finished fountain from above. The stones are #2 round.]]</div>

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	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:LiningUpTheGranite.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|Lining up the granite over the hole in the water container.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:LiningUpTheGranite.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|Lining up the granite over the hole in the water container.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheLanding.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The granite in place on the water container. It took Terri and me about 2 hours to move the granite from its delivery spot onto the container.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheLanding.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The granite in place on the water container. It took Terri and me about 2 hours to move the granite from its delivery spot onto the container.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFirstBubbling.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The pump is hooked up and working. I bought the [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=206234-70161-19032 Tetra 330 GPH Statuary Pump] at [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=home Lowes]. I connected 1/2" ID braided vinyl pipe to the pump and fed it through the hole in the granite. To seal the bottom of the hole, I drilled a 3/4" hole in a rubber stopper and fed the pipe through it. Since the 1/2" pipe was smaller than the 1 5/8" hole, I cut a small piece of 1" ID braided vinyl and placed it over the end of the smaller piece. This helped hold the inner pipe vertical.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFirstBubbling.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The pump is hooked up and working. I bought the [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=206234-70161-19032 Tetra 330 GPH Statuary Pump] at [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=home Lowes]. I connected 1/2" ID braided vinyl pipe to the pump and fed it through the hole in the granite. To seal the bottom of the hole, I drilled a 3/4" hole in a rubber stopper and fed the pipe through it. At [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=home Lowes], I found a #7 rubber stopper (1-3/8 x 1-3/16 x 1). Since the 1/2" pipe was smaller than the 1 5/8" hole, I cut a small piece of 1" ID braided vinyl and placed it over the end of the smaller piece. This helped hold the inner pipe vertical.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFinishedFountain.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|A view of the finished fountain. The stones are #2 round. We liked the variety of color and size in the #2 round. Unfortunately we could not buy this stone by the bag. Although I only needed 7 cu ft, I had to buy 1 cu yd (27 cu ft) in order to have it delivered by [http://ny.citysquares.com/malta/home-garden/nurseries-garden-centers/seasons-supply-co-inc Seasons Supply]. The dampness is formed by the splashing water.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFinishedFountain.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|A view of the finished fountain. The stones are #2 round. We liked the variety of color and size in the #2 round. Unfortunately we could not buy this stone by the bag. Although I only needed 7 cu ft, I had to buy 1 cu yd (27 cu ft) in order to have it delivered by [http://ny.citysquares.com/malta/home-garden/nurseries-garden-centers/seasons-supply-co-inc Seasons Supply]. The dampness is formed by the splashing water.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFinishedFountainAbove.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|A view of the finished fountain from above.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFinishedFountainAbove.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|A view of the finished fountain from above.]]</div>

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	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:LiftingTheGranite.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|Lifting the granite. Fortunately, the chain fit through the hole in the granite.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:LiftingTheGranite.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|Lifting the granite. Fortunately, the chain fit through the hole in the granite.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:LiningUpTheGranite.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|Lining up the granite over the hole in the water container.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:LiningUpTheGranite.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|Lining up the granite over the hole in the water container.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheLanding.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The granite in place on the water container. It took Terri and I about 2 hours to move the granite from its delivery spot onto the container.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheLanding.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The granite in place on the water container. It took Terri and me about 2 hours to move the granite from its delivery spot onto the container.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFirstBubbling.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The pump is hooked up and working. I bought the [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=206234-70161-19032 Tetra 330 GPH Statuary Pump] at [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=home Lowes]. I connected 1/2" ID braided vinyl pipe to the pump and fed it through the hole in the granite. To seal the bottom of the hole, I drilled a 3/4" hole in a rubber stopper and fed the pipe through it. Since the 1/2" pipe was smaller than the 1 5/8" hole, I cut a small piece of 1" ID braided vinyl and placed it over the end of the smaller piece. This helped hold the inner pipe vertical.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFirstBubbling.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The pump is hooked up and working. I bought the [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=206234-70161-19032 Tetra 330 GPH Statuary Pump] at [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=home Lowes]. I connected 1/2" ID braided vinyl pipe to the pump and fed it through the hole in the granite. To seal the bottom of the hole, I drilled a 3/4" hole in a rubber stopper and fed the pipe through it. Since the 1/2" pipe was smaller than the 1 5/8" hole, I cut a small piece of 1" ID braided vinyl and placed it over the end of the smaller piece. This helped hold the inner pipe vertical.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFinishedFountain.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|A view of the finished fountain. The stones are #2 round. We liked the variety of color and size in the #2 round. Unfortunately we could not buy this stone by the bag. Although I only needed 7 cu ft, I had to buy 1 cu yd (27 cu ft) in order to have it delivered by [http://ny.citysquares.com/malta/home-garden/nurseries-garden-centers/seasons-supply-co-inc Seasons Supply]. The dampness is formed by the splashing water.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFinishedFountain.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|A view of the finished fountain. The stones are #2 round. We liked the variety of color and size in the #2 round. Unfortunately we could not buy this stone by the bag. Although I only needed 7 cu ft, I had to buy 1 cu yd (27 cu ft) in order to have it delivered by [http://ny.citysquares.com/malta/home-garden/nurseries-garden-centers/seasons-supply-co-inc Seasons Supply]. The dampness is formed by the splashing water.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFinishedFountainAbove.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|A view of the finished fountain from above.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFinishedFountainAbove.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|A view of the finished fountain from above.]]</div>

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	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheEngineHoist.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The 1 ton engine hoist. I spent a lot of time trying to determine how I could move the 300 lb sphere. At first I thought I would build some sort of tracks. I would roll the sphere on the tracks into place. One evening, a friend stopped by to borrow my chain saw. He told me that he had an engine hoist that would be able to lift the sphere. His visit saved the day!]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheEngineHoist.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The 1 ton engine hoist. I spent a lot of time trying to determine how I could move the 300 lb sphere. At first I thought I would build some sort of tracks. I would roll the sphere on the tracks into place. One evening, a friend stopped by to borrow my chain saw. He told me that he had an engine hoist that would be able to lift the sphere. His visit saved the day!]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheCradle.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The wooden cradle. I built this to hold the granite off the ground. We also used it to hold the sphere as we jockeyed it into position with the engine hoist.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheCradle.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The wooden cradle. I built this to hold the granite off the ground. We also used it to hold the sphere as we jockeyed it into position with the engine hoist.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheContainer.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The 40 gallon water container. This is the [http://www.aquascapeinc.com/retailers/index.php?page=articles&a_id=58 Small AquaBasin] from [http://aquascapeinc.com Aquascape]. The ~~specs~~ say it holds 300 lb. I found [http://www.gardens.com/go/view/6926/ Deckers Landscaping & Nursery] at [http://aquascapeinc.com their web site].]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheContainer.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The 40 gallon water container. There is an access panel in the back of the container. This is the [http://www.aquascapeinc.com/retailers/index.php?page=articles&a_id=58 Small AquaBasin] from [http://aquascapeinc.com Aquascape]. The specifications say it holds 300 lb. I found [http://www.gardens.com/go/view/6926/ Deckers Landscaping & Nursery] at [http://aquascapeinc.com their web site].]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:LiftingTheGranite.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|Lifting the granite. Fortunately, the chain fit through the hole in the granite.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:LiftingTheGranite.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|Lifting the granite. Fortunately, the chain fit through the hole in the granite.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:LiningUpTheGranite.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|Lining up the granite over the hole in the water container.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:LiningUpTheGranite.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|Lining up the granite over the hole in the water container.]]</div>

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	We have always wanted some sort of water feature in our back yard. We like the sound of water flowing. A pond is a lot of work and responsibility. So we decided on a water fountain. We really wanted an [http://www.kineticfountains.com/millstone-garden-fountain-wpedestal.asp?idcategory=240 old millstone water fountain].		We have always wanted some sort of water feature in our back yard. We like the sound of water flowing. A pond is a lot of work and responsibility. So we decided on a water fountain. We really wanted an [http://www.kineticfountains.com/millstone-garden-fountain-wpedestal.asp?idcategory=240 old millstone water fountain].

	Terri started to look at fountains at the local nurseries. This is our usual modus operandi. She does the leg work and finds something she likes and something she thinks I might like. Then I look to see if ~~its~~ practical and within a reasonable price. She found a nice looking granite sphere at [http://www.troyslandscapesupply.com/ Troy's Landscape Supply,] a local nursery. They quoted a price of $500 plus $100 delivery. We checked out alternatives at [http://www.faddegons.com/ Faddegons Nursery], a local nursery with a great reputation. Years ago, Terri's Dad knew the owner and they always delivered top quality products and services. They had a good selection of fountains but nothing like the granite fountain we were looking for.		Terri started to look at fountains at the local nurseries. This is our usual modus operandi. She does the leg work and finds something she likes and something she thinks I might like. Then I look to see if it's practical and within a reasonable price. She found a nice looking granite sphere at [http://www.troyslandscapesupply.com/ Troy's Landscape Supply,] a local nursery. They quoted a price of $500 plus $100 delivery. We checked out alternatives at [http://www.faddegons.com/ Faddegons Nursery], a local nursery with a great reputation. Years ago, Terri's Dad knew the owner and they always delivered top quality products and services. They had a good selection of fountains but nothing like the granite fountain we were looking for.

	We went back to Troy's to look at the fountain. We really liked the granite sphere. As we stood looking at it, a Troy employee came over to answer questions. As we discussed the fountain with him, Judy, a [http://www.pikes.org/ Fraternity Brother]'s wife, stopped by to chat, so we told the Troy guy that we would defer our decision. After a 15 minute chat, Judy left and another Troy guy stopped by to ask ~~about~~ the fountain. He offered a $200 price ''AS IS'' plus $100 delivery. We accepted!		We went back to [http://www.troyslandscapesupply.com/ Troy's] to look at the fountain. We really liked the granite sphere. As we stood looking at it, a Troy's employee came over to answer questions. As we discussed the fountain with him, Judy, a [http://www.pikes.org/ Fraternity Brother]'s wife, stopped by to chat, so we told the Troy's guy that we would defer our decision. After a 15 minute chat, Judy left and another Troy's guy stopped by to ask if we were interested in the fountain. He offered a $200 price ''AS IS'' plus $100 delivery. We accepted! I checked later on the internet and found a 14" granite fountain at [http://www.kineticfountains.com/granite-sphere-garden-fountain.asp Kinetic Fountains] for $445 plus $125 shipping.

	A few days later ~~they~~ delivered the fountain. I built a carriage to hold the sphere. Troy's had a forklift on the truck and placed it on the carriage, about 8 feet from the final location. The ''AS IS'' fountain had a 3x3 ft container, an 18" granite sphere and no pump (''AS IS!''). I created a spreadsheet to compute the weight and was surprised that it weighs almost 300 lbs!		A few days later Troy's delivered the fountain. I built a carriage to hold the sphere. Troy's had a forklift on the delivery truck and placed it on the carriage, about 8 feet from the final location. The ''AS IS'' fountain had a 3x3 ft container, an 18" granite sphere and no pump (''AS IS!''). I created a spreadsheet to compute the weight and was surprised that it weighs almost 300 lbs!

	Take a [[media:TheGraniteStory.pdf\|look at the project ]] as it ~~progresses~~.		Take a [[media:TheGraniteStory.pdf\|look at the project ]] as it progressed.

	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheGraniteSphere.jpg\|thumb\|~~200px~~\|The 300 lb granite sphere. The granite has a 1 5/8 in hole.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheGraniteSphere.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The 300 lb granite sphere. The granite has a 1 5/8 in hole.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheEngineHoist.jpg\|thumb\|~~200px~~\|The 1 ton engine hoist.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheEngineHoist.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The 1 ton engine hoist. I spent a lot of time trying to determine how I could move the 300 lb sphere. At first I thought I would build some sort of tracks. I would roll the sphere on the tracks into place. One evening, a friend stopped by to borrow my chain saw. He told me that he had an engine hoist that would be able to lift the sphere. His visit saved the day!]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheCradle.jpg\|thumb\|~~200px~~\|The wooden cradle. I built this to hold the granite off the ground.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheCradle.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The wooden cradle. I built this to hold the granite off the ground. We also used it to hold the sphere as we jockeyed it into position with the engine hoist.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheContainer.jpg\|thumb\|~~200px~~\|The 40 gallon water container. This is the [http://www.aquascapeinc.com/retailers/index.php?page=articles&a_id=58 Small AquaBasin] from [http://aquascapeinc.com Aquascape]. The specs say it holds 300 lb. I found ~~a local dealer~~ at [http://aquascapeinc.com their web site].]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheContainer.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The 40 gallon water container. This is the [http://www.aquascapeinc.com/retailers/index.php?page=articles&a_id=58 Small AquaBasin] from [http://aquascapeinc.com Aquascape]. The specs say it holds 300 lb. I found [http://www.gardens.com/go/view/6926/ Deckers Landscaping & Nursery] at [http://aquascapeinc.com their web site].]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:LiftingTheGranite.jpg\|thumb\|~~200px~~\|~~lifting~~ the granite. Fortunately, the chain fit through the hole in the granite.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:LiftingTheGranite.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|Lifting the granite. Fortunately, the chain fit through the hole in the granite.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:LiningUpTheGranite.jpg\|thumb\|~~200px~~\|Lining up the granite over the hole in the water container.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:LiningUpTheGranite.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|Lining up the granite over the hole in the water container.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheLanding.jpg\|thumb\|~~200px~~\|The granite in place on the water container.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheLanding.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The granite in place on the water container. It took Terri and I about 2 hours to move the granite from its delivery spot onto the container.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFirstBubbling.jpg\|thumb\|~~200px~~\|The pump is hooked up and working. I bought the [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=206234-70161-19032 Tetra 330 GPH Statuary Pump] at [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=home Lowes]. I connected 1/2" ID braided vinyl pipe to the pump and fed it through the hole in the granite. To seal the bottom of the hole, I drilled a 3/4" hole in a rubber stopper and fed the pipe through it. Since the 1/2" was smaller than the 1 5/8" hole, I cut a small piece of 1" ID braided vinyl and placed it over the end of the smaller piece. This helped hold the inner pipe vertical.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFirstBubbling.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The pump is hooked up and working. I bought the [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=206234-70161-19032 Tetra 330 GPH Statuary Pump] at [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=home Lowes]. I connected 1/2" ID braided vinyl pipe to the pump and fed it through the hole in the granite. To seal the bottom of the hole, I drilled a 3/4" hole in a rubber stopper and fed the pipe through it. Since the 1/2" pipe was smaller than the 1 5/8" hole, I cut a small piece of 1" ID braided vinyl and placed it over the end of the smaller piece. This helped hold the inner pipe vertical.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFinishedFountain.jpg\|thumb\|~~200px~~\|A view of the finished fountain. The stones are #2 round. Although I only needed 7 cu ft, I had to buy 1 cu yd in order to have it delivered. The dampness is formed by the splashing water.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFinishedFountain.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|A view of the finished fountain. The stones are #2 round. We liked the variety of color and size in the #2 round. Unfortunately we could not buy this stone by the bag. Although I only needed 7 cu ft, I had to buy 1 cu yd (27 cu ft) in order to have it delivered by [http://ny.citysquares.com/malta/home-garden/nurseries-garden-centers/seasons-supply-co-inc Seasons Supply]. The dampness is formed by the splashing water.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFinishedFountainAbove.jpg\|thumb\|~~200px~~\|A view of the finished fountain from above.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFinishedFountainAbove.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|A view of the finished fountain from above.]]</div>

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	Terri started to look at fountains at the local nurseries. This is our usual modus operandi. She does the leg work and finds something she likes and something she thinks I might like. Then I look to see if its practical and within a reasonable price. She found a nice looking granite sphere at [http://www.troyslandscapesupply.com/ Troy's Landscape Supply,] a local nursery. They quoted a price of $500 plus $100 delivery. We checked out alternatives at [http://www.faddegons.com/ Faddegons Nursery], a local nursery with a great reputation. Years ago, Terri's Dad knew the owner and they always delivered top quality products and services. They had a good selection of fountains but nothing like the granite fountain we were looking for.		Terri started to look at fountains at the local nurseries. This is our usual modus operandi. She does the leg work and finds something she likes and something she thinks I might like. Then I look to see if its practical and within a reasonable price. She found a nice looking granite sphere at [http://www.troyslandscapesupply.com/ Troy's Landscape Supply,] a local nursery. They quoted a price of $500 plus $100 delivery. We checked out alternatives at [http://www.faddegons.com/ Faddegons Nursery], a local nursery with a great reputation. Years ago, Terri's Dad knew the owner and they always delivered top quality products and services. They had a good selection of fountains but nothing like the granite fountain we were looking for.

	We went to Troy's to look at the fountain. We really liked the granite sphere. As we stood looking at it, a Troy employee came over to answer questions. As we discussed the fountain with him, Judy, a [http://www.pikes.org/ Fraternity Brother]'s wife, stopped by to chat, so we told the Troy guy that we would defer our decision. After a 15 minute chat, Judy left and another Troy guy stopped by to ask about the fountain. He offered a $200 price AS IS plus $100 delivery. We accepted!		We went back to Troy's to look at the fountain. We really liked the granite sphere. As we stood looking at it, a Troy employee came over to answer questions. As we discussed the fountain with him, Judy, a [http://www.pikes.org/ Fraternity Brother]'s wife, stopped by to chat, so we told the Troy guy that we would defer our decision. After a 15 minute chat, Judy left and another Troy guy stopped by to ask about the fountain. He offered a $200 price ''AS IS'' plus $100 delivery. We accepted!

	A few days later they delivered the fountain. I built a carriage to hold the sphere. Troy's had a forklift on the truck and placed it on the carriage, about 8 feet from the final location. The ''AS IS'' fountain had a 3x3 ft container, an 18" granite sphere and no pump (''AS IS!''). I created a spreadsheet to compute the weight and was surprised that it weighs 300 lbs!

			A few days later they delivered the fountain. I built a carriage to hold the sphere. Troy's had a forklift on the truck and placed it on the carriage, about 8 feet from the final location. The ''AS IS'' fountain had a 3x3 ft container, an 18" granite sphere and no pump (''AS IS!''). I created a spreadsheet to compute the weight and was surprised that it weighs almost 300 lbs!

	Take a [[media:TheGraniteStory.pdf\|look at the project ]] as it progresses.		Take a [[media:TheGraniteStory.pdf\|look at the project ]] as it progresses.
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	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheGraniteSphere.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The 300 lb granite sphere. The granite has a 1 5/8 in hole.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheGraniteSphere.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The 300 lb granite sphere. The granite has a 1 5/8 in hole.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheEngineHoist.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The 1 ton engine hoist.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheEngineHoist.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The 1 ton engine hoist.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheCradle.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The wooden cradle. I built this to hold the granite ~~above~~ the ground.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheCradle.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The wooden cradle. I built this to hold the granite off the ground.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheContainer.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The 40 gallon water container. This is the [http://www.aquascapeinc.com/retailers/index.php?page=articles&a_id=58 Small AquaBasin] from [http://aquascapeinc.com Aquascape]. The specs say it holds 300 lb. I found a local dealer at their web site.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheContainer.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The 40 gallon water container. This is the [http://www.aquascapeinc.com/retailers/index.php?page=articles&a_id=58 Small AquaBasin] from [http://aquascapeinc.com Aquascape]. The specs say it holds 300 lb. I found a local dealer at [http://aquascapeinc.com their web site].]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:LiftingTheGranite.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|lifting the granite. ~~The~~ chain fit through the hole in the granite.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:LiftingTheGranite.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|lifting the granite. Fortunately, the chain fit through the hole in the granite.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:LiningUpTheGranite.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Lining up the granite over the hole in the water container.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:LiningUpTheGranite.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Lining up the granite over the hole in the water container.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheLanding.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The granite in place on the water container.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheLanding.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The granite in place on the water container.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFirstBubbling.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The pump is hooked up and working. I bought the [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=206234-70161-19032 Tetra 330 GPH Statuary Pump] at [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=home Lowes]. I connected 1/2" ID braided vinyl pipe to the pump and fed it through the hole in the granite. To seal the bottom of the hole, I drilled a 3/4" hole in a rubber stopper and fed the pipe through it. Since the 1/2" was smaller than the 1 5/8" hole, I cut a small piece of 1" ID braided vinyl and placed it over the end of the smaller piece. This helped hold the inner pipe vertical.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFirstBubbling.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The pump is hooked up and working. I bought the [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=206234-70161-19032 Tetra 330 GPH Statuary Pump] at [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=home Lowes]. I connected 1/2" ID braided vinyl pipe to the pump and fed it through the hole in the granite. To seal the bottom of the hole, I drilled a 3/4" hole in a rubber stopper and fed the pipe through it. Since the 1/2" was smaller than the 1 5/8" hole, I cut a small piece of 1" ID braided vinyl and placed it over the end of the smaller piece. This helped hold the inner pipe vertical.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFinishedFountain.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|A view of the finished fountain. The stones are #2 round.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFinishedFountain.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|A view of the finished fountain. The stones are #2 round. Although I only needed 7 cu ft, I had to buy 1 cu yd in order to have it delivered. The dampness is formed by the splashing water.]]</div>
	<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFinishedFountainAbove.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|A view of the finished fountain from above.]]</div>		<div class="floatleft">[[Image:TheFinishedFountainAbove.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|A view of the finished fountain from above.]]</div>