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Offline teddy12b

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Log Furniture Tenon Tools
« on: August 03, 2009, 09:48:24 AM »
I just got back from Colorado and while I was there I saw enough log furniture to make me want to build my own.  So I got looking at the tools used and realized I'm coming up a little bit short. 

When looking at the tools I found that there just aren't many places out there that make these.  The few guys that are making these tools seem to be enjoying a nice huge profit margin because last night I couldn't even seem to find a cheapo knock-off tool for under $100 bucks. 

I'm not one to cheap out on tools, but if I'm not going to be using it everyday I don't need the most professional & pricey tool either. 

Check out this website.

http://www.lumberjacktools.com/

Does anyone know where I can buy tools comparable to these?  Does anyone have any of these or any experience with them?
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Re: Log Furniture Tenon Tools
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2009, 08:19:10 AM »
If you have the patience and skill, you can hand form those tenons!  If there are only a few to do, give it a try!
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Re: Log Furniture Tenon Tools
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2009, 01:09:55 PM »
Ihave actually used a hole saw to make tenons. Cut into the end of log, then use circular saw to cut relief, the clamp down a belt sander to make cove. the first ones kinda tricky but when you get a system going, it goes pretty quick.
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Re: Log Furniture Tenon Tools
« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2009, 03:20:50 PM »
Made a lot of log furniture using hole saws before they had this tool and i never felt a need to change.
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Re: Log Furniture Tenon Tools
« Reply #4 on: November 09, 2009, 03:58:36 AM »
I, also have made all mine with a hole saw.  Works great, not expensive!
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