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Potential table out of Maple Bowling Alley Floor
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My only concern would be the type of glue used if it was waterproof or not since that was made to be inside. Maybe someone will know that. Otherwise maple is a good choice due to the tight grain, but just the same I would finish it with spar marine varnish. Three coats and it will withstand a lot. BTW be sure to finish the ends and underneath as well to completely seal the wood. Otherwise water can wick up under the finish.Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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im thinking it would need to be well varnished both sides, maybe even epoxied then a marine spar finish would hold up well. have seen bowling alley cutting block tables at an old remote fishing camp before but they were indoors, great work top
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i have a few slabs of this, the only hard part is cutting through it. lots of horizontal nails throughout but if you take your time its ok. I've been debating using a slab of it for this purpose as well, I have one that is already stripped and planed but just needs to be sealed.
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Lebowski approved!! That sounds like a great idea.
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Thanks for the quick responses. Heading to pick up a piece now.I cook. I eat. I repeat. Thornville, Ohio
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The plans I am looking at show the large tables for the Large BGE to be between 57 and 60 inches wide and 24 to 27 inches deep.
Victor ChelfHouston, TXJust one Large BGEVisit my Victor's Vittles blog - dedicated to my Big Green Eggventures -
Interesting idea. Definitely need to be diligent with sealing. Got my wheels turning!
LBGE #19 from North GA Eggfest, 2014
Stockbridge, GA - just south of Atlanta where we are covered up in Zombies! #TheWalkingDead films practically next door!
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I was actually look @ this yesterday and thought maybe you'd find it useful Link
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Hic said:I was actually look @ this yesterday and thought maybe you'd find it useful Link
I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
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I have built a couple of work benches and table tops from salvaged bowling lanes. Tough to saw (nails ruin plenty of saw blades). Beautiful when finished. Cutting a hole would be a challenge IMO.
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As soon as I read the topic I went "ohhhhhh" man that will look really nice! +1 on stripping and using a nice marine grade varnish.Bristow Virginia XL&Mini One of the best feelings in life is watching other people enjoy the food I cooked!
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Well I got it home. Man is it heavy. I got a piece 6'2" and I bet it weighs over 250 lbs. @Hic thanks for the link. It told me things I hadn't realized. I think this is going to be really challenging. Although mechanically inclined, I'm no carpenter - not even a little bit. I'm intimidated and will be scouring the internet for ideas. I'll post a picture here shortly.I cook. I eat. I repeat. Thornville, Ohio
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I also had this idea. I have a few huge slabs of bowling alley that was salvaged originally for countertop. I'd love to figure out how to use it for my BGE XL.
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Hibby said:Well I got it home. Man is it heavy. I got a piece 6'2" and I bet it weighs over 250 lbs. @Hic thanks for the link. It told me things I hadn't realized. I think this is going to be really challenging. Although mechanically inclined, I'm no carpenter - not even a little bit. I'm intimidated and will be scouring the internet for ideas. I'll post a picture here shortly.
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I feel pretty lucky that I got a piece with the arrows or darts. Obviously too deep and I'll have to knock a few pieces off each side to make the arrows centered. Time to do some internet digging.I cook. I eat. I repeat. Thornville, Ohio
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Rocklear circle cutting jig for the router is the way to go. Take it a centimeter or less at each pass and slowly nibble the circle away. The cutout would make a great serving tray as well! Throw a could of stainless cabinet pulls thru the top for handles.... SWEET!
LBGE #19 from North GA Eggfest, 2014
Stockbridge, GA - just south of Atlanta where we are covered up in Zombies! #TheWalkingDead films practically next door!
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as for reinforcement I had a friend who works at a steel mill and he grabbed me 3 pieces that were about 3"wide and a 1/4" thick of raw steel.
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@DaveRichardson that Rockler jig does look like it will work great. My real concern is how would the router bit respond should it come into contact with a nail - and I'm sure it will.I cook. I eat. I repeat. Thornville, Ohio
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Hibby said:@DaveRichardson that Rockler jig does look like it will work great. My real concern is how would the router bit respond should it come into contact with a nail - and I'm sure it will.
I agree 101%! Unless he is a tool nut like some of us who look for any excuse to add a new tool or tool accessory then the same type of jig to cut a circle with a router can be made for peanuts using scrap. I also agree that he better wear good eye protection and plan to burn up some expensive carbide tipped router bits and if his router isn't a heavy duty one that task may even burn up a common router!Re-gasketing America one yard at a time. -
RRP said:Hibby said:@DaveRichardson that Rockler jig does look like it will work great. My real concern is how would the router bit respond should it come into contact with a nail - and I'm sure it will.
I agree 101%! Unless he is a tool nut like some of us who look for any excuse to add a new tool or tool accessory then the same type of jig to cut a circle with a router can be made for peanuts using scrap. I also agree that he better wear good eye protection and plan to burn up some expensive carbide tipped router bits and if his router isn't a heavy duty one that task may even burn up a common router!
Some tips, however. Use a plunge router. A twist base router will never put the bit in the same place as you lower the bit through successive passes. Use a fluted spiral bit made from tool steel. Carbide tipped will break hitting the nail. Slow the router down when you start hitting nails. Once you're past the nails you can finish from the other side with a trim bit. It's hard to find a router bit long enough to go as deep as you'll need to cut, and cutting with the jig from the other side is very difficult to align.
Adjust the depth of the cut based on the strength of your router. You do not want to try to remote too much wood at once and burn it up. Also, you want to get a vacuum and remove the chips on every rotation.
This is the general type of bit to use. If you didn't have nails, you could use a carbide tip bit.
http://www.toolstoday.com/p-6237-solid-carbide-spiral-cnc-router-bits-end-mills-for-steel-stainless-steel-non-ferrous-metal-with-altin-aluminum-titanium-nitride-coating.aspx
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Agree with @nolaegghead. High speed steel bits will handle a few encounters with a nail. A plunge router is the tool for this job. Also agree that a homemade jig is very easy to make. If you cut the hole carefully, you can use the cutout for a side table or prep table too.Mark Annville, PA
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Yes, I love my tools, but the rocklear jig was a suggestion. Using 1/4 inch plywood or hardboard works just fine. I've used that method as well...
LBGE #19 from North GA Eggfest, 2014
Stockbridge, GA - just south of Atlanta where we are covered up in Zombies! #TheWalkingDead films practically next door!
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Where did you get that? Out of the gutter? Get it--bowling joke!!Cleveland, Ohio
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DaveRichardson said:Yes, I love my tools, but the rocklear jig was a suggestion. Using 1/4 inch plywood or hardboard works just fine. I've used that method as well...
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Is it possible to remove the oil from the wood? Long time bowler here and I know they drench these boards with oil every night. Does the wood soak up any of that? Is it flammable? Safe to set food on?Cool idea, and I think it will look nice when finished.Steve
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YEMTrey said:Is it possible to remove the oil from the wood? Long time bowler here and I know they drench these boards with oil every night. Does the wood soak up any of that? Is it flammable? Safe to set food on?Cool idea, and I think it will look nice when finished.
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I don't think there is any stain. I could be wrong but the whole surface is covered with a very thick plastic sheet.i can pull on it as there's a corner where it's pulling apart but it's well adhered to the wood surface. From what I understand, I'll need to use a heat gun to peel the whole surface off.I cook. I eat. I repeat. Thornville, Ohio
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That jig is a good suggestion. I almost bought one and probably will if I don't build my CNC router.nolaegghead said:DaveRichardson said:Yes, I love my tools, but the rocklear jig was a suggestion. Using 1/4 inch plywood or hardboard works just fine. I've used that method as well...
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Building a CNC router? Damn impressive Nola!DaveRichardson said:Yes, I love my tools, but the rocklear jig was a suggestion. Using 1/4 inch plywood or hardboard works just fine. I've used that method as well...
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What are the dimensions of the piece pictured here? (if you already stated that I didn't see it in the thread). It would be a shame to lose to much of the detail to fit into a dimension window per se. Could it be milled/routered to 60"-72"L X 30"W without losing details after the hole is cut? Very unique---like itHibby said:I feel pretty lucky that I got a piece with the arrows or darts. Obviously too deep and I'll have to knock a few pieces off each side to make the arrows centered. Time to do some internet digging.
Edit: I see overall length is 6'2".
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