http://www.catskillhouse.us/blog/how-to-make-an-end-table-from-a-stump/ Home improvement with an eye toward sustainability Tue, 15 May 2012 12:39:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://www.catskillhouse.us/blog/how-to-make-an-end-table-from-a-stump/#comment-301 O Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:53:32 +0000 http://www.catskillhouse.us/wordpress/how-to-make-an-end-table-from-a-stump/#comment-301 I have a similar project of making a end table out of a section of a tree that was cut down. I wanted to know how you cut the 4inch slice of wood, what tools did you use? How did you keep it parallel (top & bottom). I have basic tools - hand saw, circular saw etc. No chain saw or band saw. Any suggestion on how to cut it clean? The section of tree that I have is 12" thick by 24" diameter. Also I dont have a dehumidifier, any suggestion on how to dry without cracks (checks)? I was told that I need to wet the section every so often to balance out the moisture throughout to avoid cracking. This is going to take a long time to dry if it is wetted every so often. I have a similar project of making a end table out of a section of a tree that was cut down. I wanted to know how you cut the 4inch slice of wood, what tools did you use? How did you keep it parallel (top & bottom). I have basic tools – hand saw, circular saw etc. No chain saw or band saw. Any suggestion on how to cut it clean? The section of tree that I have is 12″ thick by 24″ diameter. Also I dont have a dehumidifier, any suggestion on how to dry without cracks (checks)? I was told that I need to wet the section every so often to balance out the moisture throughout to avoid cracking. This is going to take a long time to dry if it is wetted every so often.

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