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

My WV Hard maple & cherry

Discussion in 'The DIY Room' started by bogydave, Dec 5, 2013.

  1. billb3

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    Two of them are within 50 feet of the house.
    A third one is just a little farther.
    The third one would be safe to mill as I know its age and history. The two closer to the house are older than me.
    Most/ some mills just won't touch them from the burbs.
     
  2. bogydave

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    Tough to see that big good wood go into firewood, but not many options.
    Great fire wood though. :)

    Chainsaw mill about the cheapest option & hope you don't run into metal.
     
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  3. mdavlee

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    Very nice work.:thumbs:
     
  4. bogydave

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    Thanks
    Davetail keys:
    top keys2.JPG top keys3.JPG
     
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  5. papadave

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    Ah, they're keys. Doh!
    Where's the slap head smiley?
    Nice touch.
     
  6. bogydave

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    Front side both sides of the keys are glued in
    The back, only one side is glued in solid, so one side can slide
    as the wood expands & contracts due to MC
     
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  7. blujacket

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    Wow. Beautiful work bogydave. Just incredible looking, hate to see that used as a work bench. :)
     
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    That's not a work bench it's a dining room table with a vise :thumbs: Awesome job Dave :)
     
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    Dave you are the man very cool pics! The finish looks amazing too. Thanks for posting these pics they have already given me ideas.
     
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    Dining table with a vise that holds a special plate for carving up turkey and roasts.
    We're very adaptable here.:rofl: :lol:
     
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    Very, very nice...oh and Davetail, funny.
     
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    Man that's kitchen table fancy there. I'd put that in the house and put the table outside. Unless you made the table too.
     
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    :thumbs:
     
  14. Fanatical1

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    Very nice work Dave! It will be a nice heirloom for someone someday..

    Really like the dovetail work... :)
     
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    check out his other "workbench" in his personal album. :drool:
     
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  16. Razo

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    Dave, that is an amazing bench, you should be extremely proud of that. That will last multiple lifetimes....
     
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    New here so I'm seeing this for the first time...awesome work! :drool:
     
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