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Started by Dana, March 07, 2010, 09:52:22 AM

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Dana

I was playing around yesterday with a Maple log that was too cool to cut for firewood. It is hollow, and has a limb that comes off the side which could be used as a seat as is shown in the pictures. I split the log in half on the mill. Using a few dried slabs, I mocked up these designs. My question is, would you use this as a bench as shown, or, as two seperate hall type tables? Also, is this too rustic to sell? Obviously there is a bit more to do before this would be a finished project.





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Patty

Personally I like them. I think they would be perfect for on the patio or under a shade tree. I like to see folks use their imagination and wood they have on hand for projects....you did good, Dana!
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Warbird

That would look great outside a cabin up here.  I have seen something kind of like that used as steps up to the front door of a cabin.

SwampDonkey

I would want to keep in on a roofed porch or under an awning to keep the weather off it. Maple won't last long out in the open. Make a bench for the cabin porch. ;)
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Ironwood

Keep the pair together. Like stated keep'em under roof.

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WDH

With the pair together, that is way cool  ;D.
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ErikC

 If you removed the bark, and put a nice finish on it it would be a high-end log home furnishing, not a rustic bench. I like it either way :)
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thecfarm

I like it as a bench myself.Do you sell things like this?I like the way it looks.
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Dana

Thanks for the input everyone. :) I like the look of it as a bench myself. However, if it dosen't sell, I don't have any room for such a large piece in our home. (S.D. I haven't made much progress on the log cabin.) Erik interesting comment on removing the bark, I wonder which way would have the most appear and value? If used for steps it would have to be an interior use. As mentioned maple dosen't take weather well.

CFarm, I haven't sold anything like this. With the economy slowing down I am looking for supplimental income. Working with live edged slabs is one of the ideas I am tossing about. I have been sawing some nicely figured slabs and have had an interest in making furniture from them for a while.
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Dana

I took Erik's suggestion and removed the bark. 



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fishpharmer


That's awesome looking.  Very cool.  And I thought it was great before you took the bark off.  Better now.
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Paul_H

There is a lot of potential there,Dana.
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Dana

Quote from: fishpharmer on March 09, 2010, 09:13:51 PM

That's awesome looking.  Very cool.  And I thought it was great before you took the bark off.  Better now.
I agree, I had some back and forth thoughts on doing it. Tomorrow I will clean up the other half.
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Dana

One question. The slabs are green and full of moisture. About all I can do is seal the ends, short of having them kiln dried?
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trapper

how did you remove the bark?  I have some interesting hollow pices for my wife to use for flowerpots.
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ErikC

  Very nice looking, and unique. Someone will want it, I'm sure. :)
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Dana

Quote from: trapper on March 13, 2010, 10:03:44 AM
how did you remove the bark?  I have some interesting hollow pices for my wife to use for flowerpots.
Marv
Marv, I beat the bark off with a hammer. Be careful not to hit it too hard or you will crack the underlying wood. I don't think this would work too well if the log is completely dead. The underlying moisture lets it "slip" off.
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SwampDonkey

When it dried out it will just fall off from shrinkage. Mine does every winter in the wood pile. ;)
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WDH

Dana, every time that I look at those stumps I cannot believe how unique that they are  8).
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Dana

Quote from: WDH on March 14, 2010, 12:05:50 PM
Dana, every time that I look at those stumps I cannot believe how unique that they are  8).
I spent a half a day, last week, looking for a few more in our woods and didn't have any luck.
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Meadows Miller

Gday

Dana looking good your onto a nice niech there keep it up and thinking outside the box costomers love it   ;)   ;D ;D 8) 8) 8) 8) have alook at my familys other business at www.heartlandlogstructures.com.au you'll see some pics of work dad and i have done in the past couple of years  ;) ;D 8)

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WDH

Chris,

I really like the table and stools!
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Dana

Great idea on the stools as wdh said. The table next to the brick wall is pretty cool as well.
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