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 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.


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?? 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

Make a jig and rout the slots, taking care a small bit doesn't get too hot and break.

Sonny

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.


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Similar to Sonny's idea, but consider using a low density spray foam.

On Wed, 21 Feb 2018 05:14:02 GMT, Clint
m 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

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.Â* 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-...ct_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.Â* 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-...ct_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.



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-MIKE-

"Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life"
--Elvin Jones (1927-2004)
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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/prod...-block-insert/

I had never seen these before. Might be the best solution.

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/prod...-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...

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/prod...-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 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 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.Â* 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-...ct_top?ie=UTF8

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.Â* 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.

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/woodwo...ow-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 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.Â* 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/woodwo...ow-814927-.htm


??Â* 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.Â*Â* Slip the knives between the
dowel/plug halves.Â*Â* Improvise, as need be.

This similar idea came from my making driftwood Christmas tree.
Driftwood tree top and limbs.Â*Â* Stabbed the limbs into holes drilled
into the 6" diam tree top.Â* It turned out pretty neat.Â*Â* 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.Â* 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.


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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

-MIKE- 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.Â* 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/woodwo...ow-814927-.htm


??Â* 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.Â*Â* Slip the knives between the
dowel/plug halves.Â*Â* Improvise, as need be.

This similar idea came from my making driftwood Christmas tree.
Driftwood tree top and limbs.Â*Â* Stabbed the limbs into holes drilled
into the 6" diam tree top.Â* It turned out pretty neat.Â*Â* 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.Â* 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 :-)