Ideas please for a few lumps of wood I have found

[Kev]

If you wanted to keep the top all same level but didn't go down the thicknesser route.

You could lay them all face down/ top down on a flat surface and get them how you want them!

Using something like a router sled to run across to flatten the bottom where the cleats go.
to fit 2 or 3x 4inch wide cleats to sit flat across them all fixed.  Then when you turn the top round they all stay at the same height

Understood. Using them to hold it all together too yes?

That's actually a great rustic look, I've seen it applied a couple of times very well.

Keep watching and you'll see it applied badly too.

Hah, no - you'll "nail it" [wink] [big grin]

 

[SittingElf]

Just looking at what I can see from your pictures, there appears to be some pretty nice spalting going on in some the the pieces.

Would love to have that old stuff to turn on my lathe. I can see a number of spindle-turned table legs coming out of some of that, and if the spalting is what it appears, there are some segmented bowls and other turnings hiding in that wood! [tongue]

Have fun with it, whatever you do!

Cheers,

Frank

 

[sancho57]

I dont know where you live, but You could to a joinery shop and see if they will plane it for you.

In the states I would do that with a drum sander.They'd charge by the half hour.

Shouldnt be that much different for a planer

So it cost ya 10 quid to get them cleaned up and see what ya got.

Who knows you may have diamond there or a piece of coal, ya never know until ya clean it up

 

[Wuffles]

I dont know where you live, but You could to a joinery shop and see if they will plane it for you.

In the states I would do that with a drum sander.They'd charge by the half hour.

Shouldnt be that much different for a planer

So it cost ya 10 quid to get them cleaned up and see what ya got.

Who knows you may have diamond there or a piece of coal, ya never know until ya clean it up

I do actually know a man, but it'd mean chucking this lot in the van and driving about 30 miles. I'll mull it over whilst I continue tidying, it'll be a while before I get anywhere close to having a good look at these anyway. Just needed some inspiration to stop me from doing something silly with them, a chainsaw and a woodburner.

 

[SittingElf]

Just needed some inspiration to stop me from doing something silly with them, a chainsaw and a woodburner.

SACRILEGE!!! [eek]

 

[sancho57]

I dont know where you live, but You could to a joinery shop and see if they will plane it for you.

In the states I would do that with a drum sander.They'd charge by the half hour.

Shouldnt be that much different for a planer

So it cost ya 10 quid to get them cleaned up and see what ya got.

Who knows you may have diamond there or a piece of coal, ya never know until ya clean it up

I do actually know a man, but it'd mean chucking this lot in the van and driving about 30 miles. I'll mull it over whilst I continue tidying, it'll be a while before I get anywhere close to having a good look at these anyway. Just needed some inspiration to stop me from doing something silly with them, a chainsaw and a woodburner.

You guys obviously never seen a bit of timber when i got done with it

 

[NYC Tiny Shop]

This wonderful pile of wood is a good excuse to buy a planer...or, bring it to your local mill.  (If you don't have a truck, then rent a U-Haul.) They can joint, plane, and resaw it for you.  Make your wife her beautiful outdoor Tuscan dining table with benches.

 

[Wuffles]

Are we talking about an electric planer here, a handheld one? Curiosity more than anything, as it's something I don't own.

Now, without incurring the wrath of everyone here, is it really worth springing the extra on a Festool one over say a Bosch? I can't imagine I'll use it much at all (I've obviously said that before).

 

[NYC Tiny Shop]

Yes, I meant a thickness planer like the Dewalt 735x, or better. A hand planer ( ...or electric hand-held planer) to could get a reasonably flat side...and, then use the thickness planer.  For the cost and hassle of getting the wood milled, it might be better to go this route?  ( FWIW, I'm building a planer sled because of a torn shoulder.) hope this helps

 

[Stephen B]

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You just have to have a look, I could not just leave it there now you know it exists. [big grin]

 

[Wuffles]

Yes, I meant a thickness planer like the Dewalt 735x, or better. A hand planer ( ...or electric hand-held planer) to could get a reasonably flat side...and, then use the thickness planer.  For the cost and hassle of getting the wood milled, it might be better to go this route?   ( FWIW, I'm building a planer sled because of a torn shoulder.) hope this helps

I cannot imagine for a moment I'd get away with that. By all means come over and suggest it to my wife, there will be an International incident.

So, plan remains whipping this lot in my van to a place I know when the time comes. However, my other question about electric hand planers still stands...I can sneak that into the workshop no problem. Off topic a little, but worthwhile? I've always used my old TS55 as a kind of planer for doors (provided the slivers are straight of course).

 

[jmbfestool]

Metabo, Makita, dewalt thicknessers are all small enough to sneak into your work shop!

Hand held planer well...... If you are a tradesman then a festool one is the way to go if you will never use it best just get a cheaper one no point spending a lot.

Thing is a thicknesser can be used as a surface planner as well.      You simply build a sled!      You then stick your timber on the sled stick packers or wedges to support the work piece so you get one side flat,straight.


Jmb

 

[Wuffles]

I'm really just a ply and mdf kind of guy right mow. Strips of pine or oak for frame faces perhaps, so can't justify a thicknesser, much as I'd love to have one of everything in my workshop.

I have to stop myself buying the best all the time thinking it'll make my work better.

Haven't set up my router table yet, have to get rid of the lathe I got with the house (that I don't use). eBay soon.

 

[packratpop]

Dont know if this was suggested but did you consider selling them? Could help fund that festool addiction.

 

[Distinctive Interiors]

Wuffles,

What Lathe is it?

I may be on the lookout for a larger Lathe than the one I currently have and if it is suitable for my needs I may be interested.

A couple of pictures would be nice.....

Regards, Tim.

 

[Wuffles]

Wuffles,

What Lathe is it?

I may be on the lookout for a larger Lathe than the one I currently have and if it is suitable for my needs I may be interested.

A couple of pictures would be nice.....

Regards, Tim.

A substantial Poole Machinery PW 28-40. Needs a bit of a clean but works perfectly. It's buried under a bunch of sheet materials right now, but my intention was to clean it up and eBay it at some point. If you look up the model it'll give you a better idea than any photos I can take right now.

It is insanely heavy. I have an ex pub pool table and I think the lathe is heavier, without the bench, which is filled with concrete, that's also heavy (naturally).