In loving memory of Kenis D. Keathley 6/4/81 - 3/27/22 Loving father, husband, brother, friend and firewood hoarder Rest in peace, Dexterday

Indoor solution

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by coreboy83, Sep 26, 2022.

  1. coreboy83

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    We’ve been wanting a firewood bin for for the longest time, so I built this. Holds 1/2 face cord. Should be enough fuel for 8-9 days. Quite the upgrade from our old storage tote. Also makes a great place to read a book for my youngest. [​IMG]
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  2. buzz-saw

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    Looks good.
    Trying to finish a bin myself that I started last year myself , It's time to get it wrapped up.
    It will be better that the plastic bin in the corner we used as well.
     
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    Looks good. Have something similar on porch
     
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    Nice work coreboy. Looks great.:yes:
     
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    Looks like the youngest thinks ots a cool fort! Nicely done sir! :thumbs:
     
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    Looks like the exact same shape/design my dad built when I was a youngster. He even set it up the same as you. Just to the left. He had fireplaces however. One additional add on that dad did was a hinged lid. Later he built matching bookshelves above.
    Nice storage!
     
  7. coreboy83

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    That sounds like a great add-on plan for someday down the line. The problem we encountered was the overall girth of this unit. It was difficult like a couch, tryin to get it downstairs, its 42"x31"36"tall
     
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    Man, that would be great for cookies and uglies!
     
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    2DB78787-2901-47AF-BE84-98C401F12C97.jpeg Been trying to finish up my box for storage.
    Hemlock from log on the mill to this. A little final sanding and then stain and a few coats of clear.
    A bit of work but has been fun. 24E8DC2D-51B0-400C-80F8-FEF6EF74A011.jpeg
     
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    Dammmm! :jaw:From tree to piece of furniture. And i thought your metal work was top notch. Wanna see it in person.
     
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    Thanks. Need to finish it up now.
    It’s been a a while since I started it.
     
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    Just may have to go scrounging for some materials after seeing this. Nice cabinets.
     
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    Beautiful work! Taking a log to a piece of furniture must be next level feel gooder:thumbs: what kind of stain will you be using?
     
  14. buzz-saw

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    I am not sure yet. Trying to do some homework to see what my options are. I do have to make it darker to match our other things but don’t want it too dark.
    Not being a woodworker I am open to any or all suggestions.
     
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    I must disagree that you are not a woodworker!
     
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    X2 ^^^^

    Very nice work buzz-saw
    :binoculars::yes:
     
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    Thanks but really I am not.
    Just fake it best I can and learn as I go.

    For me it is a nice change from working with metal and cars on a daily basis.
     
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    Minwax was the stain ive used years back. They may have color swatches at box stores, Sherwin Williams etc.
     
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    Golden Oak was always my favorite (Minwax) Not a dark stain tho and probably more suited to oak.
    Box is too pretty for firewood. Best beat it with a small tow chain for awhile before staining LOL
     
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    Same as what I have used. I have some here and been playing with different shades and time soaking in .
    still expietent
    Thanks joe.
    Actually been playing with golden oak. I might have to increase the time soaking in or maybe a second dose. Still playing with it. I did actually think about beating it up a little but held off on this one. no time today to mess with it

    Appreciate the compliments everyone. It’s just a hobby that helps save a tree from becoming firewood:stacker: