HELP!!! I am about to crack up!
Feb 23rd 2004, 11:11 am
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Originally posted by hevs
ok!
so how do i do it, properly, so it look the best then??
ok!
so how do i do it, properly, so it look the best then??
Once the slab (and the rest of the wood) has seasoned it needs to be sliced to approximate size. (Planning the table in detail would be good BEFORE cutting!) This is a specialist job, as is the woodwork to follow.
Then the wood is planed to exact sizes, and worked.
I would suggest that you sub-contract the work to master craftsmen. They'll charge - quite a lot - but the end result will be unique.
I'd love to take on a job like that, but can't. I don't have the necessary tools, here, and wouldn't trust myself to do a good enough job.
I will say one thing - this is a chance in a lifetime. The odds against you getting another slab like this are very high.
"If life hands you a lemon, make lemonade!"
Feb 23rd 2004, 12:41 pm
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[P.S. that's a point - put some of the rest of the wood with the slab (separated by planks) and season it all together. A complete table made from the same wood will be worth a bloody fortune!
Feb 23rd 2004, 12:44 pm
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Originally posted by hevs
Bugga, wish you'd told us that before the splitter came
Bugga, wish you'd told us that before the splitter came
Never mind - it'll be a job and a half getting just the one done. (Pretty please) send me photos when it's finished. I have had a look through my property, and haven't got a tree that size (and would be loathe to chop it down just for wood...) so I'm really interested in seeing how yours comes out.
Feb 23rd 2004, 12:54 pm
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Is that not what trees are for? wood?
Ok, now the pressures on. Matt, you up to lifting ten tonne tessie when ya get home??
Ok, now the pressures on. Matt, you up to lifting ten tonne tessie when ya get home??
Feb 23rd 2004, 12:58 pm
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Originally posted by hevs
Is that not what trees are for? wood?
Ok, now the pressures on. Matt, you up to lifting ten tonne tessie when ya get home??
Is that not what trees are for? wood?
Ok, now the pressures on. Matt, you up to lifting ten tonne tessie when ya get home??
(Yes children, this is a hernia...!)
Feb 23rd 2004, 1:09 pm
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Feb 23rd 2004, 3:16 pm
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Originally posted by downunderpom
He wants free rent? Get the cheeky bugger to lend a hand. Or four!!
Lift the shed off. Put the slab in place. Put the shed back. What's the problem?
BTW, I've seen tables here in Sydney which are recycled floorboards, (i.e. joined together to form a top, NOT a single slab) going for $7K and UP. That slab, properly seasoned, prepared and supported on a well made base, will fetch $10K without even trying. :lecture:
P.S. that's a point - put some of the rest of the wood with the slab (separated by planks) and season it all together. A complete table made from the same wood will be worth a bloody fortune!
He wants free rent? Get the cheeky bugger to lend a hand. Or four!!
Lift the shed off. Put the slab in place. Put the shed back. What's the problem?
BTW, I've seen tables here in Sydney which are recycled floorboards, (i.e. joined together to form a top, NOT a single slab) going for $7K and UP. That slab, properly seasoned, prepared and supported on a well made base, will fetch $10K without even trying. :lecture:
P.S. that's a point - put some of the rest of the wood with the slab (separated by planks) and season it all together. A complete table made from the same wood will be worth a bloody fortune!
That is the Burl.....here tables are made from it, also clocks and all sorts of stuff...thay cost a fortune to buy but look beautiful when done....that tree would cost a fortune here. if you have talent working with that wood you would have a really good business........ it's a shame they have a lot of money there.......
Feb 23rd 2004, 7:02 pm
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Re: HELP!!! I am about to crack up!
Hevs
Please dont mention trees to me
I am having trouble with the sale of my UK house due to the rotten things. The buyers giving me jip about the trees and I have had a bad headache all night cos of it.
Anyway' stay calm girl!!!
Please dont mention trees to me
I am having trouble with the sale of my UK house due to the rotten things. The buyers giving me jip about the trees and I have had a bad headache all night cos of it.Anyway' stay calm girl!!!
