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I used a chainsaw for this.....

Discussion in 'Everything Else (off topic)' started by david young, Nov 30, 2014.

  1. david young

    david young

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    we all know what season it is so I wanted to share something I doing with my kids for the holidays.
    The white birch I cut and halved with a 346 and 16 inch bar. .
    My son cut some pine greens. We drill a 7/8" hole for the candles and attach everything. With a hot glue gun.

    I like that my kids make something for a gift instead of buy it. Give them something to do and I am sure they will remember.

    This may not be the best place. Feel free to move it. I wanted to share it with you guys and yes it does involve a chainsaw.


    Season greeting my friends.
     
  2. david young

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    Up load a picture is not working sorry

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  3. rookie1

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    Very nice. Nothing like homemade. :)
     
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    Great idea! They look awesome! Yes, the kids will remember, and gifts like that are worth so much more being home made.
     
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    Looks very nice and Holiday like. :dex:

    I swear it just seems like I saw his baby pic not long ago o_O. Dang we are getting older fast. :jaw:
     
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    I agree. Homemade is the way to go!!

    Way to keep the kids busy with something other than video games. :thumbs:

    Nice pics! Thanks for sharing!
     
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    Fixed for you Kevin. You welcome. :cheers:
     
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    It is going fast. To fast now. Heck just over 2 more years I will retire.
    If I had bought my fed time I could have retired last year. But with a son in college I thought I better wait.
     
  9. MasterMech

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    Very cool, Im going to move this but only so it gets a little more exposure.....
     
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    I remember making those years ago in Scouts, as gifts for our parents. Very cool project, you did a great job and they will look nice on the coffee table.
     
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    I remember my dear father setting up crafts as a child. Cherished memories you giving your children! :yes: :handshake:
     
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    Same with us for scouts. It was a good project. My dad ran the bases through a jointer to make them flat. That part was very dicey...
     
  13. My IS heats my home

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    We didn't have a garage or shop when I grew up but my dad did have someone prepare a couple birch logs so that my brother and I could do the project together with our dad. One of the only times my bro and I weren't fighting. :)
     
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    Why birch? Pretty bark? Less flammable?
     
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    Yep, pretty bark, but waaaay more flammable, Birch bark will burn wet.:eek:
     
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    Looks good. Very flammable. Later we used some led candles.
     
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    It's not good for much of anything else, is it ? :rofl: :lol::hair::rofl: :lol:

    Looks iconically traditional to me.
     
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