Sliverfox
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Been there done that several times, think they broke the pucker string last time. 
Our version of retirement: Living a childhood dream
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RadishRose
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Tommy
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Looks great, Gary!
Excuse my ignorance, but what would a planer be used for in this case?
Excuse my ignorance, but what would a planer be used for in this case?
The live edge plank is exactly an inch thick
but only 4" wide
I need approx 20" depth
Using 2x6s (they're 1 1/2" thick)
I successfully ripped and sanded the boards to 1"
Pre-fitted, now the first stain is drying
The last trick will be taking the two halves inside
....and screwing it all together.....in the bedroom
Done
Took a couple pics before my lady put stuff on it
She may want a live edge mirror.....but I'm not asking
Aunt Bea
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I can feel the honey-do list getting longer!
RadishRose
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Nice thought
Doubt she'll wait that long....
Tommy
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That's a great looking piece, Gary!! I'm sure Mrs. O is thrilled!
Thanks for the picture of the top. I see what you did with the 2x6s . . . I would think ripping a 2x6 down to one inch thickness would be pretty difficult. Were you able to do that on a table saw or ???
I'm sure Mrs. O is thrilled!Thanks for the picture of the top. I see what you did with the 2x6s . . . I would think ripping a 2x6 down to one inch thickness would be pretty difficult. Were you able to do that on a table saw or ???
Yup
The table saw
If one does a lot of ripping considerable thickness, it's good to have a high quality blade.
And even then, I take it a bit slow, listening to the motor (burnt one up when forcing the wood thru).
I use the Diablo blades for the table saw and the sliding miter saw.
Reminds me, gotta change out that blade
The table saw is a medium grade Delta
10"
of which the cutting yield is only 3"
Had to pass the 2x6s thru twice
Heh, cut the metal roofing for the cabins and shop on that table saw
The trick is to use a dull blade and turn it backwards, otherwise it'll give you a time.....not a fun time (it'll grab your work and throw it back at you)
Had the wife on the receiving end
I was the feeder
We both wore snow suits, gloves, safety glasses, and tied down hoodies
Quite a bit of shrapnel even with a backwards blade
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This last tiny abode became a real poser.
Too many dictated angles
But.....it came together
Not unhappy with it
Last of them for quite awhile
Come late spring I'll unload them at my outlets
The entry is a bit protected
Birders have told me they like it that way
Cats....not so much
Branding everything now with my initials
Gonna bang out another live edge hutch
.....and market it
Too many dictated angles
But.....it came together
Not unhappy with it
Last of them for quite awhile
Come late spring I'll unload them at my outlets
The entry is a bit protected
Birders have told me they like it that way
Cats....not so much
Branding everything now with my initials
Gonna bang out another live edge hutch
.....and market it
Tommy
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- Location
- New Hampshire
Fantastic Gary!
What does your feedback tell you? Are your avian abodes most commonly put to use (hung, post mounted, attached to tree trunks) or displayed indoors as an objet d'art? They're so nice, I'd probably go with the latter.
What does your feedback tell you? Are your avian abodes most commonly put to use (hung, post mounted, attached to tree trunks) or displayed indoors as an objet d'art? They're so nice, I'd probably go with the latter.
All of the above, Sir Tommy
Seems outdoors art, in the yards and gardens is most popular
I recommend post mounted
Done
......and sold...within the hour of finishing it
Again, this stuff is rugged and not for everyone
But
They do sell
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