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Firewood, repurposed

Project by Ben Griffith posted 508 days ago 899 views 8 times favorited 13 comments Add to Favorites Watch
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When I brought home my “new” 70’s Sears bandsaw a couple years ago I set it up that very night and hacked a perfectly good chunk of firewood up to make this box. I had never used a bandsaw before, had the wrong type of blade for this (too many TPI, so it burned the inside pretty good), and the bottom wheel was wobbly due to a sticky bearing that had worn down the shaft (definitely something to watch for on those saws, but not too hard to repair). I think it came out pretty good for a first try. One of these days I’ll try another bandsaw box.


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fredf

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posted 508 days ago

WOW!!! that is neat

bout time I tried one of those, think I will earmark my next round tuit I love the bark

-- Fred, Springfield, Ma

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steveosshop

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posted 508 days ago

Good idea. Never seen one with the bark like that before.

-- Steve-o

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Betsy

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posted 508 days ago

Repurposed—- I like that term. I think the box looks good. A nice first project.

Welcome to LJ’s by the way. You’ll like it here.

-- You can't get a hug from Facebook.

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Bigbuck

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posted 508 days ago

Very cool, I like it

-- Glenn, New Mexico

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Allison

652 posts in 692 days


posted 508 days ago

I love it. Personally if a project can be made (and look good) as yours does,with the bark on, I say keep the bark on! Why take it off. You got the eye for making benches and such like are seen here. Real rustic, Sooo cool!
Thanks for sharing.

-- Allison, Northeastern Ca. Remember, Amateurs built the Ark. Professionals built the Titanic!

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Dick, & Barb Cain

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posted 508 days ago

Neat looking rustic box!

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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Scott Bryan

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posted 508 days ago

Ben,

This is a wonderful box. It certainly is unique and is serving a better purpose than being converted to btus.

Well done.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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PurpLev

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posted 508 days ago

that is pretty cool box.

-- When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.

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PaBull

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posted 507 days ago

Be sure not to mistake it for firewood!!

thanks for sharing

-- http://www.twinoaksgrowers.com

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Ampeater

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posted 507 days ago

WOW. Looks nice. Looks kind of like a loaf of bread. Would look good on a kitchen counter.

-- "A goal without a plan is a wish."

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Wooder

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posted 505 days ago

Ben, that is a very cool box and great thinking process.

Way to go for your 1st project.

Jimmy

-- Jimmy

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Jiri Parkman

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posted 477 days ago

Ben
That is good idea. Thanks for sharing

-- Jiri

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jeanmarc

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posted 474 days ago

Very cool,Looks nice.

-- jeanmarc manosque france

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