Log Couch?

Anyone made one. I have an order for 2. I think a 460 on the mini mill should pull some nice lines. Any help? (Talking about one log one couch no pieces)

 

Got example pics?

 

This isn't a real log couch but gives you a good idea of the cuts that needs to be made. I am thinking first run off the mill for a flat spot and the mini milling it. I probably could do it free handed but this guy that wants them is way over the top.

 

Flat spot on the bottom?
Right off the bat, I can't see a way to do the rest of the cuts other than freehanding.
Scribe some lines, then chisel out the inside corners once you get the cutouts done.
Sharp chain, obviously.
That could be fun, a lot of work, but fun.
Hey, if the Flintstones can do it out of boulders...........

 

Let me try this another way to say what I am thinking. Make the first run with the mill to get a nice flat spot. Then set up the mini mill and make the long cuts. Should be a lot cleaner lines. With only one run from both sides from the Alaskan mill and a nice flat spot to run the mini mill on.

 

Trying not to free hand. I think the mini mill just may be the answer. Still a total of 8 plunge cuts for 2 couches.

 

Looks like a good plan. Is the back portion going to be tilted back a little for comfort? Does the mill let you set the depth of the cut for a consistent cut all the way across? Lastly, what species will you be using?

Watching with interest.

 

Log is 12 foot long and 48 inchs wide. Still waiting on type of wood and pics. Yes I can set depth and hes looking at straight 90 degree cuts.

 

Very cool. Just wondering, do you drill holes somewhere to let rain water out?

 

I hope this guy has a lot of friends to help move his furniture for him. Depending on what he's using for wood could affect the weight by hundreds? Of pounds

 

It will take heavy equipment. That he has covered. He thinks it going to be 1500lbs after milling. I bet it will be some what higher.

 

Not a bad thought. Never seen anyone do that. But, depending on the final pitch may need to be done.

 

I'm thinking, if it's moved after the cuts, be prepared for breakage/splitting where cuts are made w/o some support.
Lots of good thoughts here.
Very interested in seeing how you end up doing this.

 

I don't think it would break. But, it will be done very close to where it will set. What would be funny is his wife wants to rearrange. Bawhahaha

 

You could build some guide rails for the mini-mill out of 2x6's fastened to t-posts (driven into the ground) every so often....use it to guid the mill and keep the depth consistent...kinda like a fence for a table saw / big jig?? Keeping a good line and consistent depth without something to guide it looks like a biotch.

 

See if this pic helps. I will make a first run with Alaskan mill (Just to have a nice flat spot) the mini just slides along the 2x8 with a metal edge. I will put stops on it so I don't go though the area at the ends and spot for center console. Now this pic is a 192 t I will set it up with the 460. Will be idling a lot just to keep things cool. Would think where talking 10-15 min per cut.

 

Can't wait to see the end result.

 

You can mount a 2x4 or 2x6 and fasten it to the ends with another 2x4 or something like that. I do that for making a flat with a mini mill before milling.