Boring a 6 inch diameter, 6 in deep hole in a log ??

Andy Dingley wrote:
>
> On 14 Sep 2003 15:10:10 -0700, [email protected] (Drew) wrote:
>
> >I want to built bird houses from logs.
>
> I've done this in the past, but I did it by taking a disk off each end
> of the log, splitting it into quarters with axe and froe, taking off
> the inner corner of each quarter, then putting it back together with
> staples.

Drill a bunch of 1" holes around the desired circumference, then pop
out the waste with a sledge. Leave the rough hewn surface. Your
tenants will prefer it, since it makes it easier for the fledglings
to climb out.

Charles Erskine wrote:

> snip

> All power tool work is hazardous, but the thought of a heavy,

> unbalanced log, gripped by its possibly punky bark, whirling aroud in
> a lathe inches from your face seems extremely hazardous.
>
> snip

There's a lot of people, many of which frequent rec.crafts.woodturning,
that do this every day.
There are other ways to affix a work piece to a lathe other than a chuck.
ARM

On 14 Sep 2003 15:10:10 -0700, [email protected] (Drew) wrote:

>I want to built bird houses from logs.

I've done this in the past, but I did it by taking a disk off each end
of the log, splitting it into quarters with axe and froe, taking off
the inner corner of each quarter, then putting it back together with
staples.

I recently found out that birdhouse dimensions are species-specific, for example:

http://www.geocities.com/KindlyRat/BirdHse.html

You might look into the "bandsawn box" technique for this kind of thing.

[email protected] (Drew) wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> All Dimensions are ball park:
>
> I want to built bird houses from logs. The plan is to go to a wood
> pile, find a log about 8 inches long by 8 inches in diameter, start at
> one end and bore( cut, drill, ect.) a 6 in Dia, by 6 inch deep hole in
> it, drill a connecting 1 1/8 inch hole from the side and then do some
> touch up.
>
> I am willing to buy a small lathe but I know nothing about them. I am
> retired and want to do about 1 a week so boring speed is not an issue.
> I would like to use a table top lathe that I could set up when needed.
> It would be nice if I could also use the lathe as a " log clamp" so it
> would hold the steady to do some touch up.
>
> Any thoughs or other ideas to accomplise the project will be deeply
> apperciated.
>
> Drew

http://www.popularwoodworking.com/features/[email protected]

Imagine that instead of making that freeform box, you slice an inch
off each end off the log and put the two disks aside. Then stand the
center part of the log up on the bandsaw and cut into it fom the side
and then curve around and out the same slot where you entered to form
a hollow wooden tube with a split in the side. Now you can glue the
split back together, bore the entrance hole and then glue the top back
on. I would attach the bottom with screws so you can clean out the
house at the end of the season.

All power tool work is hazardous, but the thought of a heavy,
unbalanced log, gripped by its possibly punky bark, whirling aroud in
a lathe inches from your face seems extremely hazardous.

(Drew) wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> [email protected] (Charles Erskine) wrote:
> > I recently found out that birdhouse dimensions are species-specific, for example:
> > http://www.geocities.com/KindlyRat/BirdHse.html
> > You might look into the "bandsawn box" technique for this kind of thing.
> *********************************************************
> Thank you.
> Could you tell where to find info about the " bandsawn box " techique.
>
> drew

Andy Dingley <[email protected]> wrote:
> I've done this in the past, but I did it by taking a disk off each end
> of the log, splitting it into quarters with axe and froe, taking off
> the inner corner of each quarter, then putting it back together with
> staples.
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I am starting to lean that way

drew

"Dr. Rev. Chuck, M.D. P.A." <cdub@_REMOVETHIS_erols.com> wrote> Drill
a bunch of 1" holes around the desired circumference, then pop
> out the waste with a sledge. Leave the rough hewn surface. Your
> tenants will prefer it, since it makes it easier for the fledglings
> to climb out.
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Something to think about. Thank you.
drew

DJ Delorie <[email protected]> wrote:> The lathe is the right tool, but
this is the wrong newsgroup. Try
> rec.crafts.woodturning for more detailed advice.
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Thank you. I will
drew

[email protected] (Charles Erskine) wrote:
> I recently found out that birdhouse dimensions are species-specific, for example:
> http://www.geocities.com/KindlyRat/BirdHse.html
> You might look into the "bandsawn box" technique for this kind of thing.
*********************************************************
Thank you.
Could you tell where to find info about the " bandsawn box " techique.

drew

"David Chamberlain" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...

> http://www.getyourwebsitehere.com/woodworking/bandsawbox01.html
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Nice pictures but no instructions accesible for the Band Saw Boxes.

drew

[email protected] (Charles Erskine) wrote :

> All power tool work is hazardous, but the thought of a heavy,
> unbalanced log, gripped by its possibly punky bark, whirling aroud in
> a lathe inches from your face seems extremely hazardous.
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What you say makes a lot of sense.
For a 7 inch round, 7 inch long log (app.) can you advise about band
saw type, size and power ??
TIA

leyda13

Dr. Rev. Chuck, M.D. P.A. wrote:
> Drill a bunch of 1" holes around the desired circumference, then pop
> out the waste with a sledge. Leave the rough hewn surface. Your
> tenants will prefer it, since it makes it easier for the fledglings
> to climb out.

Of all the exellent suggestions I've seen so far on this thread, that
one is the way I'd go if I didn't already have a lathe. In fact I think
even if I did, I'd give it a shot and see which one the birds liked
better. :-)

Definitely want to do it with a good drill press, though. After the
third or fourth one even a drill half the size of Drew's is going to
feel like an anvil. DAMHIKT.

Dan

"Drew" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> [email protected] (Charles Erskine) wrote:
> > I recently found out that birdhouse dimensions are species-specific, for
example:
> > http://www.geocities.com/KindlyRat/BirdHse.html
> > You might look into the "bandsawn box" technique for this kind of thing.
> *********************************************************
> Thank you.
> Could you tell where to find info about the " bandsawn box " techique.
>
> drew

http://google.com

http://www.getyourwebsitehere.com/woodworking/bandsawbox01.html


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> > Could you tell where to find info about the " bandsawn box " techique.
> >
> > drew