I have a hollow log in my woodpile. Many a time I've saved it from being burnt, as it was so unusual. Now you have given me an idea to do something with it! Unfortunately I don't have all the tools that you used on this piece, but I'll just call it a "rustic" finish... Thank you, you are an inspiration and a subscription is your just reward. 🎖️
Amazing. I hope this gets 1,000,000+ views. Some live/natural edge stuff looks so awkward to me. But this, it just looks like that log was always meant to be a this box.
What unique beautiful chest. I’m sure your children will pass it down to next generations. A bonus is they get to have a full video of you making it ♥️
Having just discovered your videos on Facebook, and watched several on UA-cam, I intend to learn a lot from you. I intend to do so with great joy. You have built a wonderful legacy, and your children and grandchildren can be very proud of their heritage. May I suggest you author a Wikipedia entry, or ask someone else to do so on you behalf? You are a great American figure.
This piece is absolutely gorgeous!!! How did you index the end caps/legs such that it sits straight on a flat surface without rocking? My luck, each end piece would be a degree or two off and rock once they were attached. Now, just hafta find an old hollowed out log that isn't rotten.
Boy, finding a straight hollowed out log that has the bark firmly attacked is a bit of work - so basswood does this, are there any other trees that might be a good candidate like pine for instance?
Keeping the bark attached to a log has more to do with when you harvest the wood and how you dry it than it does the wood species. Cut the wood during the winter, when the tree is dormant and the sap isn't running. As I remember, there was snow on this log when I filched from my neighbor's woodpile -- he probably cut the tree down in the colder part of the year. Once it's harvested, don't let it dry too fast -- the bark will dry faster than the wood and shrink off the log. Seal the ends and stick the log in a plastic bag. Fold over the end of the bag to restrict the air flow, but don't tie it off. You want the moisture to escape slowly, not hold it hostage.
When I first started woodworking professionally five decades ago, there were several dead sycamores nearby. I took these trees down to prevent them from falling on my shop and found a good many limbs were hollow. Since sycamore -- any sycamore -- is too beautiful to waste, I began making hollow log chests then and have been making them ever since. So, yes. When I salvaged that hollow log, I knew exactly what I was going to do with it.
Now I have some grandsons that will love these.
Your a great granddad.
Love, love, love your creativity and your ease style of educating the rest of us. Thank you.
Most welcome.
Is No one’s else gonna say anything about that hammer flip. Earned my subscribe when I saw that
Welcome!
Maybe he'll make a video of exactly how to do it. 🔨
Nice seeing the Shopsmith in action!
It makes a good lathe. And it would be a great lathe if it were 6 inches higher.
I have a hollow log in my woodpile. Many a time I've saved it from being burnt, as it was so unusual. Now you have given me an idea to do something with it! Unfortunately I don't have all the tools that you used on this piece, but I'll just call it a "rustic" finish... Thank you, you are an inspiration and a subscription is your just reward. 🎖️
Most welcome.
Amazing. I hope this gets 1,000,000+ views. Some live/natural edge stuff looks so awkward to me. But this, it just looks like that log was always meant to be a this box.
Oh no ! Now I have to start looking for a hollow log. Great idea.
Fabulous! Can’t help but think of the many beautiful chests I’ve burned in the fire pit 😢
Absolutely stunning!!
Wow, that was incredible, my good sir!! This piece is just beautiful, kudos!
Thank you for saying.
Nick you are a woodworking Genius! That is AWSOME! Thanks for Sharing.
Much thanks.
Every time I watch one of your videos I learn a new skill to try.
Thanks for saying.
That is very nice. An excellent idea.👍👍
Soooooo nicooooo
This is absolutely amazing. I can't imagine where you come up with all these incredible projects. But, I love them.
Thanks for the kind words.
What unique beautiful chest. I’m sure your children will pass it down to next generations. A bonus is they get to have a full video of you making it ♥️
Thanks.
I absolutely like this project. I have a recipient mind. Now to go find a hollow log!
Good luck!
Gorgeous. I love it!
Thanks!
I used to have that exact SE Kershaw folder
Welp, now I've gotta try to build it ❤
Go for it!
Having just discovered your videos on Facebook, and watched several on UA-cam, I intend to learn a lot from you. I intend to do so with great joy. You have built a wonderful legacy, and your children and grandchildren can be very proud of their heritage. May I suggest you author a Wikipedia entry, or ask someone else to do so on you behalf? You are a great American figure.
Very creative. Great work. 👍
Love it
Very nice!
Awesome Work!
nice design! i made a decortive box like that but i did not include the sides as legs good idea
Thanks.
this is so cool
Nice job! Clever idea!
It seems that you used a float, would you please make a video on floats, their uses and the like?
Thank you
Regards
Carlos
Thanks for your kind words. As for the wood float, we'll get into it the next time we do a video on plane making.
Great job brother
I love you this is amazing
This piece is absolutely gorgeous!!! How did you index the end caps/legs such that it sits straight on a flat surface without rocking? My luck, each end piece would be a degree or two off and rock once they were attached. Now, just hafta find an old hollowed out log that isn't rotten.
Boy, finding a straight hollowed out log that has the bark firmly attacked is a bit of work - so basswood does this, are there any other trees that might be a good candidate like pine for instance?
Keeping the bark attached to a log has more to do with when you harvest the wood and how you dry it than it does the wood species. Cut the wood during the winter, when the tree is dormant and the sap isn't running. As I remember, there was snow on this log when I filched from my neighbor's woodpile -- he probably cut the tree down in the colder part of the year. Once it's harvested, don't let it dry too fast -- the bark will dry faster than the wood and shrink off the log. Seal the ends and stick the log in a plastic bag. Fold over the end of the bag to restrict the air flow, but don't tie it off. You want the moisture to escape slowly, not hold it hostage.
When you first got the log those years ago, what was your intention? Did you already know what you were going to make with it?
When I first started woodworking professionally five decades ago, there were several dead sycamores nearby. I took these trees down to prevent them from falling on my shop and found a good many limbs were hollow. Since sycamore -- any sycamore -- is too beautiful to waste, I began making hollow log chests then and have been making them ever since. So, yes. When I salvaged that hollow log, I knew exactly what I was going to do with it.
Reminds me of "Cowboy Furniture".
Yeehaw.
What product did you paint onto the surfaces of the chest? You can't even tell anything was applied to the bark -- it looks totally natural!
Tung oil.
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I don't like the hinges!
Pins through the end plates would be less obtrusive, and more aesthetic.
Otherwise, the end result looks quite effective.
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at 4:09 why do you rub 2 sand paper above the glue?
See ua-cam.com/video/Wmw5rayNIV4/v-deo.html .