The making of a table

[Jayman17]

Riv, that does look nice.

Jay

 

[RivennHewn]

Thanks Jay.

economical, easily replaceable, and should give me years of service.

 

[Bears Fan]

Awesome bench Great view out the window

 

[harley jim]

Nice, Riv

 

[RivennHewn]

Back to boat ****.

installing the rear seat and a bow ring are the last two items before I call this one

 

[RivennHewn]

Thanks Bears, thanks Jim.

I used some poplar for the edging. Trying to decide if I should paint or stain it.

 

[harley jim]

I have a question. Do you know if there is anything that will release gorilla glue

 

[RivennHewn]

I have a question. Do you know if there is anything that will release gorilla glue

Only thing I know is a bigger hammer

 

[harley jim]

I was afraid of that. I screwed up real good. Pics to come.

 

[RivennHewn]

I was afraid of that. I screwed up real good. Pics to come.

 

[RivennHewn]

Fun little outing this evening.
I noticed a nice log floating up on my neighbor’s beach.

I threw the little Johnson on the Gheenoe, and went and fetched it. I drug it up on my driveway.
I’ll limb and clean it tomorrow.

It will be interesting to see what comes of it!

 

[Jeff Ivers]

That is amazing that log already had a screw-eye in it to assist with retrieval!

 

[PugetDude]

That is amazing that log already had a screw-eye in it to assist with retrieval!

....And it wasn't rusted from being in the salt water!

 

[RivennHewn]

Boy Scouts are always prepared.

 

[Bears Fan]

That is some professional craftsmanship right there

Whats the plan for that log?

 

[PugetDude]

Whats the plan for that log?

Dugout canoe for squirrels?

 

[RivennHewn]

That is some professional craftsmanship right there

Whats the plan for that log?

Thanks again, Bears.

I’m planning on cutting it into manageable lengths, then resawing it.

After that (and some dry time) I’ll figure out what it wants to be.

 

[RivennHewn]

Bummer

let the chainsaw ******** new log.

looks like a toilet paper pine.

large growth rings, and super soft.

firewood at best

 

[Toolfool]

It was worth a shot.

 

[WoodsTruck]

I store my chisels on a magnet strip as well. I have them stashed under a narrow shelf so I don't drag anything over the tip to either cut it or knock the chisels loose.

 

[RivennHewn]

Might have bitten off more than I can lift with my truck crain

 

[RivennHewn]

Found this Log Weight calculator online:

Timber and Lumber Calculators at WOODWEB

Timber and Lumber Calculators at WOODWEB

www.woodweb.com

Assumes 75% MC.

Considering where I got it, and the barnacles on it, I’m going to go out on a limb and call it 100% MC.

Should put it in the 4,500-5,000 lbs. range.

 

[Toolfool]

Chainsaw.

 

[Jayman17]

Bigger diameter than I thought, it definitely looks heavy. Must’ve been in the water for a bit to have barnacles on it?

Jay

 

[RivennHewn]

Bigger diameter than I thought, it definitely looks heavy. Must’ve been in the water for a bit to have barnacles on it?

Jay

Maybe I can find an online calculator to determine barnacle growth rates!

It’s looking a bit better after a power wash.

Made a hell of a mess on my driveway .

 

[PugetDude]

Maybe I can find an online calculator to determine barnacle growth rates!

It’s looking a bit better after a power wash.

Made a hell of a mess on my driveway .

That dog is really a poser!

 

[Jayman17]

Maybe an appropriately sized chew toy for Ranger?

Jay

 

[RivennHewn]

That dog is really a poser!

Really about all he’s good at.

 

[RivennHewn]

Maybe an appropriately sized chew toy for Ranger?

Jay

Woke up this morning to another, similar size log on the ramp.
Might have to let this one go

 

[RivennHewn]

I needed to roll the log about 5’ to the edge of my driveway to make room to park.

I had to overcome the slope of the driveway.

After exploring all means and methods at my disposal, I formulated a plan.

I chose the “Going to do some sketchy ****. Do-da, do-da. Hope I get away with it” approach.

I removed the base off my HF truck crane, and mounted it upside down in my hitch.
It made a rather nice push bumper.

Honestly I’m kinda surprised it didn’t buckle, and F’up my hitch in the process.

I even got Ranger to give me a little head tilt pose!

 

[harley jim]

Now that's a log!

 

[PugetDude]

Totem pole?

 

[RivennHewn]

Culling the herd

 

[Toolfool]

I had a hard time letting go of all the stuff I got rid of before moving.

 

[RivennHewn]

I had a hard time letting go of all the stuff I got rid of before moving.

It’s not easy, but I enjoy space more than stuff.

I’ve been posting free stuff on CL for a couple weeks.

stuff is just a millstone around your neck

 

[PugetDude]

Culling the herd

Those worn out Vise Grips and Kantwist clamps would fit nicely in a flat-rate box... just sayin'

 

[Toolfool]

It’s not easy, but I enjoy space more than stuff.

I’ve been posting free stuff on CL for a couple weeks.

stuff is just a millstone around your neck

How old are you ?

 

[RivennHewn]

“Old enough to know better” is my usual response to that question.

Old enough to know what a millstone is

 

[Monza Harry]

Riv' you aren't likely to trip over another ~12" U-Bolt, I'm pretty sure of that, just sayin' LOL! I need to do the same but I can't make me do it! We've [My $#!+, an I] become attached or somethin'!
Harry

 

[RivennHewn]

Riv' you aren't likely to trip over another ~12" U-Bolt, I'm pretty sure of that, just sayin' LOL! I need to do the same but I can't make me do it! We've [My $#!+, an I] become attached or somethin'!
Harry

Juxtapose my want for space with my pack rat tendencies.

Balance is all I’m after.

The vintage fire sprinkler main line hardware was just too much to pass up

currently working on reusing some for some rope hooks. Going for a simple “net shed “ look from 100 years ago.