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7th August 2018, 11:59 AM #16Member
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Thanks for the replies.
I'm going to try the jigsaw first, seems like the easiest option if it works. I needed an excuse to buy a better one anyway.
I'll be surprised if it can handle 10cm of redgum without the blade breaking but fingers crossed.
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7th August 2018, 12:10 PM #17
I still think I could cut it out with a small chainsaw and trim it up with a sharp chisel. Bring it up here and I will show you how.
I am learning, slowley.
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7th August 2018, 01:50 PM #18
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7th August 2018, 02:14 PM #19
Perhaps you could just roughly chisel it out, then use a disk style flap sander on a drill?
The disks are amazing. The 40 grit is like a chainsaw. 120 cleans up everything quickly.
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7th August 2018, 03:46 PM #20
I would suggest doing a series of holes and using a chisel to break the connection between the holes. It will be slow going so take you time and you will get through it.
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10th August 2018, 01:51 PM #21Member
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You were right, good old fashion grunt work was the best way. Now I need to think of the best way to smooth it up.Will try an angle grinder with a sanding disc for the bits I can get it in, I'm thinking something to go on the end of the drill for the tighter ends.
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11th August 2018, 10:13 AM #22Senior Member
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Looking good.
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11th August 2018, 11:09 PM #23SENIOR MEMBER
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A big rasp?
Russ
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24th August 2018, 05:19 PM #24Member
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Made some progress today, my friend the angle grinder cleaned it up the front surface pretty quick, orbital will be next.
The back come up great with some wire brushing.
The last photo is a mockup of what I'm aiming for, well it has changed slightly along the way as they always do.
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30th August 2018, 02:10 PM #25
I'll give you $100 for it... and pick up...
I would love to grow my own food, but I can not find bacon seeds
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20th October 2018, 11:30 AM #26Member
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My first wood sculpture is complete, thanks for your advice.
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20th October 2018, 07:52 PM #27Senior Member
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I like it. Nicely done.
Bruce
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24th October 2018, 10:37 PM #28New Member
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I like that a lot well done!
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28th October 2018, 12:00 AM #29New Member
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Agree the Arbortech is a good option . You will need to practice and build some confidence before attacking the valuable slab
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