Thanks in advance for the help. My son has ever-growing knife collection. I
would like to stand a rough log post in his room in a corner from the floor to
the ceiling and make it look like his knives are sticking out the side
randomly going from top to bottom or bottom to top. LOL. I just do not know
the best way to make the slots for the holders. The knives will have the
blades inserted into the side of the log.
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On Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 12:14:08 AM UTC-5, Clint wrote:
> Thanks in advance for the help. My son has ever-growing knife collection. I
> would like to stand a rough log post in his room in a corner from the floor to
> the ceiling and make it look like his knives are sticking out the side
> randomly going from top to bottom or bottom to top. LOL. I just do not know
> the best way to make the slots for the holders. The knives will have the
> blades inserted into the side of the log.
>
>
> --
> for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/woodworking/8-foot-log-post-knife-display-how-814927-.htm
Similar to Sonny's idea, but consider using a low density spray foam.
On Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 11:14:08 PM UTC-6, Clint wrote:
> Thanks in advance for the help. My son has ever-growing knife collection.=
I
> would like to stand a rough log post in his room in a corner from the flo=
or to
> the ceiling and make it look like his knives are sticking out the side
> randomly going from top to bottom or bottom to top. LOL. I just do not k=
now
> the best way to make the slots for the holders. The knives will have the
> blades inserted into the side of the log.=20
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> --=20
> for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/woodworking/8-foot-=
log-post-knife-display-how-814927-.htm
?? Drill large enough holes, for the knives to fit, into the log. Rip or=
split some large dowels (or plugs, of some kind) in half, then insert into=
the holes... no glue. Slip the knives between the dowel/plug halves. I=
mprovise, as need be.
This similar idea came from my making driftwood Christmas tree. Driftwood=
tree top and limbs. Stabbed the limbs into holes drilled into the 6" dia=
m tree top. It turned out pretty neat. After Christmas holidays, the tre=
e was decorated with Mardi Gras decor. Similarly, I erected a 15' driftwo=
od cypress tree-top pole, for a friend. nailed large nails along the height=
and stuck bottles onto the nails, i.e., a bottle tree.
Sonny
On Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 12:35:39 PM UTC-5, Sonny wrote:
> On Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 11:20:23 AM UTC-6, -MIKE- wrote:
> >
> > You might also be able to fill the slots with those plastic flex rods
> > that modern knife blocks use.
>
> > -MIKE-
>
> Is this what you're speaking of.
> https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/kapoosh-knife-block-insert/
>
> I had never seen these before. Might be the best solution.
>
> Sonny
Sonny,
Those are pretty slick, pretty much a loose version of a bristle dartboard...
-MIKE- <[email protected]> writes:
>On 2/22/18 11:08 AM, G Ross wrote:
>> Sonny wrote:
>>> On Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 11:14:08 PM UTC-6, Clint wrote:
>>>> Thanks in advance for the help. My son has ever-growing knife
>>>> collection. I
>>>> would like to stand a rough log post in his room in a corner from the
>>>> floor to
>>>> the ceiling and make it look like his knives are sticking out the side
>>>> randomly going from top to bottom or bottom to top. LOL. I just do
>>>> not know
>>>> the best way to make the slots for the holders. The knives will have the
>>>> blades inserted into the side of the log.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> for full context, visit
>>>> https://www.homeownershub.com/woodworking/8-foot-log-post-knife-display-how-814927-.htm
>>>>
>>>
>>> ?? Drill large enough holes, for the knives to fit, into the log.
>>> Rip or split some large dowels (or plugs, of some kind) in half, then
>>> insert into the holes... no glue.  Slip the knives between the
>>> dowel/plug halves.  Improvise, as need be.
>>>
>>> This similar idea came from my making driftwood Christmas tree.
>>> Driftwood tree top and limbs.  Stabbed the limbs into holes drilled
>>> into the 6" diam tree top. It turned out pretty neat.  After
>>> Christmas holidays, the tree was decorated with Mardi Gras decor.
>>> Similarly, I erected a 15' driftwood cypress tree-top pole, for a
>>> friend. nailed large nails along the height and stuck bottles onto the
>>> nails, i.e., a bottle tree.
>>>
>>> Sonny
>>>
>> You could also plug the hole with round Styrofoam stick, insert the
>> blade in that. You can buy 1 inch diameter Styrofoam sticks from Amazon,
>> possibly larger diameter if needed. The end of the foam can be painted
>> with special paint from a craft store.
>>
>
>Good idea. It's very easy to bore round, deep holes.
>He could also use pipe insulation for bigger holes.
Probably would be a good idea to ensure that the "rough log post knife stand"
be dried _very_ well prior to use as a knife holder for a valuable
collection :-)
On 2/21/2018 12:14 AM, Clint wrote:
> Thanks in advance for the help. My son has ever-growing knife collection. I
> would like to stand a rough log post in his room in a corner from the
> floor to
> the ceiling and make it look like his knives are sticking out the side
> randomly going from top to bottom or bottom to top. LOL. I just do not
> know
> the best way to make the slots for the holders. The knives will have the
> blades inserted into the side of the log.
>
Sounds like an opportunity to practice your knife throwing.
On Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 11:20:23 AM UTC-6, -MIKE- wrote:
>
> You might also be able to fill the slots with those plastic flex rods
> that modern knife blocks use.
> -MIKE-
Is this what you're speaking of.
https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/kapoosh-knife-block-insert/
I had never seen these before. Might be the best solution.
Sonny
On Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 10:44:22 AM UTC-5, John McGaw wrote:
> On 2/21/2018 12:14 AM, Clint wrote:
> > Thanks in advance for the help. My son has ever-growing knife collectio=
n. I
> > would like to stand a rough log post in his room in a corner from the f=
loor to
> > the ceiling and make it look like his knives are sticking out the side
> > randomly going from top to bottom or bottom to top. LOL.=C2=A0 I just d=
o not know
> > the best way to make the slots for the holders. The knives will have th=
e
> > blades inserted into the side of the log.
> >=20
> https://www.amazon.com/Makita-7104L-10-5-Chain-Mortiser/dp/B0002HC2VQ/ref=
=3Dcm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=3DUTF8
Now that's funny. ;-)
On 2/21/2018 12:14 AM, Clint wrote:
> Thanks in advance for the help. My son has ever-growing knife collection. I
> would like to stand a rough log post in his room in a corner from the floor to
> the ceiling and make it look like his knives are sticking out the side
> randomly going from top to bottom or bottom to top. LOL. I just do not know
> the best way to make the slots for the holders. The knives will have the
> blades inserted into the side of the log.
>
https://www.amazon.com/Makita-7104L-10-5-Chain-Mortiser/dp/B0002HC2VQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
On 2/21/18 9:44 AM, John McGaw wrote:
> On 2/21/2018 12:14 AM, Clint wrote:
>> Thanks in advance for the help. My son has ever-growing knife
>> collection. I
>> would like to stand a rough log post in his room in a corner from the
>> floor to
>> the ceiling and make it look like his knives are sticking out the side
>> randomly going from top to bottom or bottom to top. LOL. I just do
>> not know
>> the best way to make the slots for the holders. The knives will have the
>> blades inserted into the side of the log.
>>
> https://www.amazon.com/Makita-7104L-10-5-Chain-Mortiser/dp/B0002HC2VQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
>
If you have a chainsaw, this cut would be very easy by hand.
A chainsaw plunge cut is an advanced technique but pretty easy/fast once
you get the hang of it and can do it safely.
Once the slot is cut, I like the expanding foam suggestion to fill it.
You might also be able to fill the slots with those plastic flex rods
that modern knife blocks use.
--
-MIKE-
"Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life"
--Elvin Jones (1927-2004)
--
www.mikedrums.com
On 2/21/18 11:35 AM, Sonny wrote:
> On Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 11:20:23 AM UTC-6, -MIKE- wrote:
>>
>> You might also be able to fill the slots with those plastic flex rods
>> that modern knife blocks use.
>
>> -MIKE-
>
> Is this what you're speaking of.
> https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/kapoosh-knife-block-insert/
>
> I had never seen these before. Might be the best solution.
>
> Sonny
>
Yep. And they don't dull the edges.
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-MIKE-
"Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life"
--Elvin Jones (1927-2004)
--
www.mikedrums.com
On 2/22/18 11:08 AM, G Ross wrote:
> Sonny wrote:
>> On Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 11:14:08 PM UTC-6, Clint wrote:
>>> Thanks in advance for the help. My son has ever-growing knife
>>> collection. I
>>> would like to stand a rough log post in his room in a corner from the
>>> floor to
>>> the ceiling and make it look like his knives are sticking out the side
>>> randomly going from top to bottom or bottom to top. LOL. I just do
>>> not know
>>> the best way to make the slots for the holders. The knives will have the
>>> blades inserted into the side of the log.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> for full context, visit
>>> https://www.homeownershub.com/woodworking/8-foot-log-post-knife-display-how-814927-.htm
>>>
>>
>> ?? Drill large enough holes, for the knives to fit, into the log.
>> Rip or split some large dowels (or plugs, of some kind) in half, then
>> insert into the holes... no glue.  Slip the knives between the
>> dowel/plug halves.  Improvise, as need be.
>>
>> This similar idea came from my making driftwood Christmas tree.
>> Driftwood tree top and limbs.  Stabbed the limbs into holes drilled
>> into the 6" diam tree top. It turned out pretty neat.  After
>> Christmas holidays, the tree was decorated with Mardi Gras decor.
>> Similarly, I erected a 15' driftwood cypress tree-top pole, for a
>> friend. nailed large nails along the height and stuck bottles onto the
>> nails, i.e., a bottle tree.
>>
>> Sonny
>>
> You could also plug the hole with round Styrofoam stick, insert the
> blade in that. You can buy 1 inch diameter Styrofoam sticks from Amazon,
> possibly larger diameter if needed. The end of the foam can be painted
> with special paint from a craft store.
>
Good idea. It's very easy to bore round, deep holes.
He could also use pipe insulation for bigger holes.
--
-MIKE-
"Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life"
--Elvin Jones (1927-2004)
--
www.mikedrums.com
Sonny wrote:
> On Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 11:14:08 PM UTC-6, Clint wrote:
>> Thanks in advance for the help. My son has ever-growing knife collection. I
>> would like to stand a rough log post in his room in a corner from the floor to
>> the ceiling and make it look like his knives are sticking out the side
>> randomly going from top to bottom or bottom to top. LOL. I just do not know
>> the best way to make the slots for the holders. The knives will have the
>> blades inserted into the side of the log.
>>
>>
>> --
>> for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/woodworking/8-foot-log-post-knife-display-how-814927-.htm
>
> ?? Drill large enough holes, for the knives to fit, into the log. Rip or split some large dowels (or plugs, of some kind) in half, then insert into the holes... no glue. Slip the knives between the dowel/plug halves. Improvise, as need be.
>
> This similar idea came from my making driftwood Christmas tree. Driftwood tree top and limbs. Stabbed the limbs into holes drilled into the 6" diam tree top. It turned out pretty neat. After Christmas holidays, the tree was decorated with Mardi Gras decor. Similarly, I erected a 15' driftwood cypress tree-top pole, for a friend. nailed large nails along the height and stuck bottles onto the nails, i.e., a bottle tree.
>
> Sonny
>
You could also plug the hole with round Styrofoam stick, insert the
blade in that. You can buy 1 inch diameter Styrofoam sticks from
Amazon, possibly larger diameter if needed. The end of the foam can
be painted with special paint from a craft store.
--
G Ross
On Wed, 21 Feb 2018 05:14:02 GMT, Clint
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Thanks in advance for the help. My son has ever-growing knife collection. I
>would like to stand a rough log post in his room in a corner from the floor to
>the ceiling and make it look like his knives are sticking out the side
>randomly going from top to bottom or bottom to top. LOL. I just do not know
>the best way to make the slots for the holders. The knives will have the
>blades inserted into the side of the log.
This "saw drill " is only 3 3/4 inches long so will not go
deep enough for big knives but possibly could be used to start the
slots ? Then a long skinny twist drill to finish ?
http://tinyurl.com/y7g7ysvt