Log rounds

[danhamm]

I carved this log round to see if it would be capable of incorporating into a Gold panners sign, I have to do..

[garyr6]

Nice.. now all I need is a stream and a little of that yellow stuff.

[Bob Eustace]

Turned out well! How high was it Dan?

Bob

[danhamm]

Sorry, the dimensions are 6 inches depth and 24 inches dia. finish is sikkens with minwax coloring..

[beacon14]

Very nice!

[myxpykalix]

Hey Dan! Are you doing anything to try to stop the cracking? I think it kind of adds character however i wonder if it won't continue to make wide cracks?
It looks cool though:D

[bobmoore]

Gotta love carving end grain, full speed ahead. Did you draw that image or download it. Looks great, the waterfall is very realistic.
Bob

[Brady Watson]

Very cool Dan!

...but I can't see what the signs say. Can you move that log? :D

-B

[srwtlc]

I like that! What kind of tree? Doug fir?

[danhamm]

Yes its D-fir scott, I will move it for you on "tue" Brady, if I can get the old 3-71 started.!!!
Jack, I never noticed any cracks in it..?

[cowboy1296]

Impressive. Somewhere along the line i expect to steal your idea.

[danhamm]

You had better check your gantry for hieght...

[cowboy1296]

No doubt my z height would be limited but a good theif can always figure out a way

[JDaVinci]

I love this. Really great work!

[MogulTx]

I did a "stump" for a friend who does wedding cakes and needed a natural wood stump cleaned up for a cake stand. I surfaced the stump section on both sides and then lightweighted the back in a "wagon wheel" manner- then resufaced the face one more time....

Worked out really well, but i had HECk with the Z height. I didn't know how to turn off the safe Z clearance feature and all that... it worked out int he long run- and she was as happy as a clam. ( especially that it was lightweighted and she coule lift and carry it)

MGM

[danhamm]

This will be a Guides and outfitters sign in a few days..

[myxpykalix]

Cool! hey here's a thought...couldn't you take and cut out and insert some "bow ties" in the back to keep the cracks already there from splitting wider?:confused:

[danhamm]

Is that a crack Jack ...? oohh just realized...cracker-er-Jack...
Dont worry Jack its hemlock, you couldnt split it with a maul, it dry its been
laying in my dry shed for 18 years..

[jkaras2000]

Nice job Dan. I have some rounds in my shop I have been letting dry for some time now. You just gave me the drive to do something with them. Can you please tell me if you planned or drum/belt sanded the round first, or did you just go with it. Also, what bits did you use, I'm guessing 1/4" for roughing and 1/8" ballnose for finishing. Cheers Joe:cool:

[bobmoore]

I have planed end grain but I won't anymore. I had a large planer last year kick one back into my hand and stomach. Very painful and the sound could not have been good for the planer either. Drum sander will do the same. My best advice is to clamp it on the bot and end mill to flat. End grain wil leak too much vacuum for reliable hold down.
Bob

[danhamm]

I plane them down on the table, using the 1.5 inch bit I plane the table with..

For clamping I just use cross boards fore and aft and wedge to the side of the table.
being so big in size I just used a 1/4 inch ball nosed end mill for the carving.

This round was 8 inches thick.

[Bob Eustace]

Fantastic and the cracks just add to it!

Bob

[danhamm]

Another batch, trying to find a coating that doesn't alter the look...

[myxpykalix]

Dan don't you have anything better to do then make cool stuff like that?:rolleyes:

I suppose the finish and the type of wood combinations could be many different ones. I'm no finishing expert but i'd use more of a clear coat that shows the beauty of the wood. Another neat project!:D

[danhamm]

They are all clear coated, no stains..the lightest one is minwax tongue oil..

[bobmoore]

Very nice Dan. Are those western red cedar? One coating you could try for exterior applications is Sikkens "maintenance" coat. Bob

[danhamm]

Yes, I use a lot of sikkens coatings for large outdoor cedar signs..