LumberJocks
DAILY DEALS Precision Taper Jig  |  Makita Makita Recon LCT203W 10.8 Volt Lithium Ion Impact Driver 2 Pc Kit

Looking for salvage ideas

Blog entry by Greg Wurst posted 553 days ago 203 reads 0 times favorited 5 comments Add to Favorites Watch

My neighbor was throwing-away a stair railing and I hate to see oak go to waste:

My initial though is to tear it apart and salvage the square pieces and rip the base into a couple strips. That still leaves a lot of scrap wood, so I’m looking for idea on what I can possibly do with it. If you have any suggestions, let me know.

Thanks,

Greg

-- You're a unique and special person, just like everyone else.


5 comments so far

View matter's profile

matter

209 posts in 666 days


posted 553 days ago

The spindles make good bar stool legs…

-- The only easy wood project is a fire

View GaryK's profile

GaryK

9536 posts in 885 days


posted 553 days ago

I’d save the spindles. Never know what they will be good for. Modified for a chair…

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

View Greg Wurst's profile

Greg Wurst

716 posts in 730 days


posted 553 days ago

I hadn’t thought about using the spindles for stool legs or chair backs. Great ideas, keep ‘em coming!

-- You're a unique and special person, just like everyone else.

View gator9t9's profile

gator9t9

295 posts in 602 days


posted 553 days ago

Unless I have no space …...and i always have some space ….I would try to keep all of it ….
I would separate the spindles and the balusters and the newels and the rails and it looks like those could be Maple ….My favorite wood is maple …
save it allllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
Thanks …

Did you see the Roy Underhill show about the Windsor High Chair ..that was amazing ….

-- Mike in Bonney Lake " If you are real real real good your whole life, You 'll be buried in a curly maple coffin when you die."

View gator9t9's profile

gator9t9

295 posts in 602 days


posted 553 days ago

Oh If I had read your story about the Stair railing ..i would have seen it is Oak …
thanks again ..

-- Mike in Bonney Lake " If you are real real real good your whole life, You 'll be buried in a curly maple coffin when you die."

You must be signed in to post the comments.

  • View all advertisers
  • Advertise with us

DISCLAIMER: Any posts on LJ are posted by individuals acting in their own right and do not necessarily reflect the views of LJ. LJ will not be held liable for the actions of any user.

Latest Projects | Latest Blog Entries | Latest Forum Topics

HomeRefurbers.com

Latest Projects | Latest Blog Entries | Latest Forum Topics

GardenTenders.com :: gardening showcase