Off the topic of CW....

[JuicyCarp]

I want to take a crack at making some log furniture, I have a bed that needs made for my guest bedroom! I was wondering if anyone has any experience making log furniture, and might have some insight into using the tenon bits. Seems like a fairly easy process, honestly finding the wood sounds like the most fun part of the project!

Kevin

[Digitalwoodshop]

I have seen it done with the bits and it does look like fun.... The Big Pencil Sharpener Bits.... Found this video a while back with a Router Version.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzYFzKWm41M

[gsdsj]

Kevin I have the jig Al mentioned, works great. That, some forstner bits, some logs or branches and imagination your set to go.



Greg

[JuicyCarp]

Greg, if you dont mind me asking, which bit did you buy? I am just wanting to take a shot at it before deciding wether or not to invest a ton of money, but I am not sure if the cheap bits are worth it? think i should go with the pro grade bits? or just start cheap?

[gsdsj]

Kevin the jig I bought from Rockler came with the bit. It's the same setup that Al posted the video of. Greg

[gsdsj]

Can't find it on Rocklers, but here's a link at Baileys.

http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdet...m=16501&catID=

[spalted]

I have a set from Lee Valley, they work well.

Different brands have different profiles. My Lee Valleys have a bit of a rounded shoulder. Others are more cone shaped. Some even have countersink drills so you can hide more of the shoulder cut.

If you can assemble with the moisture content of your tenon lower than your mortised piece, shrinkage will really lock them together. But that's tough to do.

When I assembled beds and railings a big pile of ratchet straps and a rubber mallet were the main tools.