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Lighthouse (sort of a box)

DLJeffs said:
Wow, thanks for posting that John. That's a little too long for what I need. Here's the footprint dimensions for the lighthouse. So I'd only need half of that cap. I guess the other problem I would have is how to cut off the top so I had a flat surface to set the lighthouse on. I'd have to use a hand saw. Hopefully I'll find something already in a slab and little bit smaller dimension.

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No problem. I’m sure you will find the right piece.

Might have some round “cookies”, but round and flat on both sides might not be what you’re looking for.
 
Mike1950 said:
Live edge in planer:scare3::scare3::scare3::shok:
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I never ever had issues and I have fed the hungry bastid with standard blades a staple diet of burls such as amboyna, camphor, thuya, claro walnut, madrone, maple, buckeye, etc.. A fair amount has been 5-6” thick, but predominately in the 4-2” thick range. You are probably worried about rocks right? I guess I have been lucky and always feed it in an angle with very light passes.
 
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Arn213 said:
I never ever had issues and I have fed the hungry bastid with standard blades a staple diet of burls such as amboyna, camphor, thuya, claro walnut, madrone, maple, buckeye, etc.. A fair amount has been 5-6” thick, but predominately in the 4-2” thick range. You are probably worried about rocks right? I guess I have been lucky and always feed it in an angle with very light passes.
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Oh I will send burl slabs - standing way to one side but not a cap. My 20 PM with helix would not like a cap.
 
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Wow, John, that would work well I think. Will the bark stay on, or could I glue it back on if it comes off? Looks like I could orient the lighthouse with the 8" length along the 16" width of the burl, which means I could cut it off between the 5"-14" marks on your tape. And on the narrow side, I'd need around 6"-7" so could cut it off between the 3" and 11" marks. Then, if I wanted about an inch thick, the bottom could be trimmed something like an inch or two off the bottom. Does that make sense to you?
 
Some of the bark is loose and probably could be glued but most seems solid, there is spaghetti under the bark. Got kinda lost in the numbers but what makes sense is if you think it’ll work for you it’s yours for $20 cash or check plus shipping, else it’ll be cut into production blanks.

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Well, you could use a cardboard pattern and notch the spikey burl cap for the lighthouse to set into. Then dremal a pathway out from the door. You know, like adding the challenge of carving into the mix...
 
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Jonkou said:
Some of the bark is loose and probably could be glued but most seems solid, there is spaghetti under the bark. Got kinda lost in the numbers but what makes sense is if you think it’ll work for you it’s yours for $20 cash or check plus shipping, else it’ll be cut into production blanks.

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Hey John, ( @Jonkou )
I think I'll buy this from you. Even if the bark pops off, a nice spaghetti surface would still look natural surrounding the lighthouse. And Mark's idea has merit, to just flatten enough and make a dado type cut that the structure could sit in. Otherwise, I'll see if my buddy with the bandsaw can help me trim to size.
 
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Got this big ol' burl cap from John ( @Jonkou ). Now I have to figure out how to flatten the top and thin is down so the base isn't so big.

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trc65 said:
Belt sander, adze, hewing axe, timber framing slick?
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I'm wondering if a portable hand planer would do the job? My neighbor has one. I borrowed it when I redid my deck and needed to flatten out a couple joists before screwing on the decking. It'll take off some material.
 
DLJeffs said:
I'm wondering if a portable hand planer would do the job? My neighbor has one. I borrowed it when I redid my deck and needed to flatten out a couple joists before screwing on the decking. It'll take off some material.
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Good possibility. Key will be to ensure the burl is secure. Chuck
 
Put it on 2x6 or 2x8 scrap, and use two tie down straps. Clamp the 2x to a bench or saw horses and good to go.

Powered hand planer is the way to go. Lots of people use them to get a flat on odd shaped turning pieces.
 
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trc65 said:
Put it on 2x6 or 2x8 scrap, and use two tie down straps. Clamp the 2x to a bench or saw horses and good to go.

Powered hand planer is the way to go. Lots of people use them to get a flat on odd shaped turning pieces.
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Tim - do you know if the planer will chip the bark loose? The bark feels really secure.
 
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