What's your opinion on Blue Stain in the logs?

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Permalink Reply by Tom Heatherington on November 13, 2008 at 8:55pm

Hey Glenn, thanks for the compliment. The tenon cutter size I choose depends upon two things....

A.) The size of the log to which I want to add a tenon
B.) Whether or not I have the right size cutter :-)

I only have 3 sizes of tenon cutters, all "Veritas Tenon Cutters", and I swear by them. IMHO, they are the best buy for the buck. I've priced some high-end cutters that would make me miss a mortgage payment. My largest cutter is a 2" and that is the size of the tenons on the china closet above and the coffee table.

The china closet had mortises cut through the 1" shelf that supports the top cabinet, while I drilled blind mortises on the coffee table slab. You can see the tools I use to make log furniture here.

Hey, when you make something... share it with us. Just don't tell my wife, she does NOT need any more ideas :-)

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Permalink Reply by Justin Wright on November 13, 2008 at 9:38pm

Tom, The bench and Hutch are very nice. Do you make many pieces?

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Permalink Reply by Tom Heatherington on November 13, 2008 at 10:17pm

Justin, I wish I had more time to build everything I want to make. I really do love the time in my shop, but I spend too much time behind this computer. When I figure out how to put this desk chair in reverse, I'm outta here :-)

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Permalink Reply by See Dirt Run! Inc. on December 1, 2008 at 6:39pm

Personally...I think it is beautiful and adds character.
Beth

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