Thread: Building Flower Boxes

Originally Posted by DZEC

I have a 3.5 foot wide maple stump that I was thinking about using the same as you are, but my chain saw just skipped right off the top. I understand there are special chains you can get that have squared off cutters for chipping out this kind of thing, but I can’t locate them where I am.

I will be trying the drill procedure later this summer, but may have to pick up or rent an adze to finish it off or maybe just light it up as was suggested earlier.

I’ll post photos when/if it gets done.

I have been taking my time,
work on razors
work on stump
work on cleaning up slash piles
Repeat LOL

I maybe have 1 hour of actual work on the stump so far, I have been cutting two rows and chipping them out then doing something else

I bet your Maple Cuts or drills harder, but chips easier once you get in there

Once you potting area is complete it might be a good plan to bore a few drain holes in there to keep it from being too wet, in your area that’s likely only a spring and fall issue.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

That was an idea too, I kinda am doing a similar thing with the Chainsaw cuts and then chipping out the chunks

Since I sharpened the Pick things are going faster and I am getting a smoother outcome on the bottom

I am about 75% done now

And you doubted the concave edge design. Since yesterday I have had moments I am just sitting there and laugh like an idiot about your bevel comment. Fortunately no one has been around because how would I sum that up to anyone else.

Originally Posted by DZEC

I have a 3.5 foot wide maple stump that I was thinking about using the same as you are, but my chain saw just skipped right off the top. I understand there are special chains you can get that have squared off cutters for chipping out this kind of thing, but I can’t locate them where I am.

Simply google the words "carving chainsaw".

well here we go :P

Good choice Glen. Nothing like a nice fire to warm up a cool May day.