Re: [bolger] Digest Number 949; Big Masts & Chainsaws
Dave,
Rather than use a chainsaw {or sawzall} I have a more CONTROLLABLE
suggestion; if the spar isn't to large a diameter or you have more wood
than time.
You probably have an angle grinder on hand {If not, get one. Like a
sailor they are '. . . wonderful handy around the house'. If you need to
go 'really cheap' they are available for about $20 from Harbor Freight}
I got mine from Sears about 10 years ago for about $40.
For 'really rough' work or FAST removal of material there are Tungsten
'disks' available. From there go to the REALLY COURSE sanding disks
(typically available from Klingspor). Next step is the flat 'flap disks'
(also from Klingspor). At this point you should be ready for 'finish
sanding'; random orbit, 'jitterbug', or hand.
NOTE: there are 'disks' that have 'chainsaw teeth' around their
periphery . . . very fast, used by 'large piece' carvers . . . about as
dangerous as a chainsaw, but handier and probably can 'kick-up' faster
than a real chainsaw because of the less mass and higher speed of the
grinder. However, they do chew up the wood FAST.
Regards
Ron Magen
Backyard Boatshop
Rather than use a chainsaw {or sawzall} I have a more CONTROLLABLE
suggestion; if the spar isn't to large a diameter or you have more wood
than time.
You probably have an angle grinder on hand {If not, get one. Like a
sailor they are '. . . wonderful handy around the house'. If you need to
go 'really cheap' they are available for about $20 from Harbor Freight}
I got mine from Sears about 10 years ago for about $40.
For 'really rough' work or FAST removal of material there are Tungsten
'disks' available. From there go to the REALLY COURSE sanding disks
(typically available from Klingspor). Next step is the flat 'flap disks'
(also from Klingspor). At this point you should be ready for 'finish
sanding'; random orbit, 'jitterbug', or hand.
NOTE: there are 'disks' that have 'chainsaw teeth' around their
periphery . . . very fast, used by 'large piece' carvers . . . about as
dangerous as a chainsaw, but handier and probably can 'kick-up' faster
than a real chainsaw because of the less mass and higher speed of the
grinder. However, they do chew up the wood FAST.
Regards
Ron Magen
Backyard Boatshop
> Message: 17
> Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2002 23:47:25 -0000
> From: "brucehallman" <brucehallman@...>
> Subject: Re: Making Big Masts/Spars
>
> . . .
> You might even try [using a steady hand] "chain saw" sculpting the
> rough part of the cut. Of course, chain saws are dangerous, BE
> CAREFUL. While you're at it, sculpt me one of those tacky lawn
> ornaments, I would prefer a fat bear holding a beer can.