Turned a hopeful handle for my hollowing tool. Bradford pear. This time the figure showed up
of course the dog thinks "fetch?" every time she sees a 'stick'
of course the dog thinks "fetch?" every time she sees a 'stick'
What did you do in your shop today?
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Structure is pretty much complete. Roofers coming Thursday. Still need to finish fascia and T&G under the new roof. It's looking really good. We did get a little water inside last Friday when it rained hard. Just minor stain in a couple spots in the kitchen that will require touch up. Suppose to rain again Friday so I hope the roofers get it water tight on Thursday.
That is a remarkable tie-in. Tell whomever designed it that it blends in nicely. Or at least will when the shingles are complete.
Thanks for that comment Frank. That is precisely what we wanted so it's good to hear.
just showed these to my wife and told her exactly that and she said "oh wow"!!!!
Ever have one of those days where everything hurts too much to move, a tree service crew shows up at your neighbors house and then your phone rings..?
Spent two hours on the Acupuncturist's table yesterday, had a rough nite, got semi functional through the morning... Pretty sure I'm not going to be happy tomorrow. Time to ice my neck.
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Spent two hours on the Acupuncturist's table yesterday, had a rough nite, got semi functional through the morning... Pretty sure I'm not going to be happy tomorrow. Time to ice my neck.
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Such a shame you can't use multiple emojis. That is awesome but at the same time, I feel for ya. That will make awesome bowls and scoops.
Had yesterday off for a dr. appt. Spent the afternoon in the garage making more of a mess when I should have been cleaning. Have a lot of sanding to do still.
Holy WOW! Can't wait to see the
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My nieghbor was great, he did the bulk of the truck loading, unloading and stacking while I cut. Never would have happened otherwise. It was definitely an interesting experience running a chainsaw with a 24" bar, having very little sensation or just 100% pin and needles in my hands.
I'm recovering decently today, despite still having a hard time just typing. But when I go walk up to the driveway, there's this awesome pile of wood therapy up there.
Roofing company came in this morning and got us all waterproof. Those guys were fast. Suppose to have rain off and on until Monday. I'll sleep better knowing the rain has to stay outside.
I agree with everyone else, looks like a great design, as if it was there from the start. Looks like there must be a pretty nice view looking out from that deck...
Nice handle, I'm sure the figure is even better in person too.
My dog has issues every time I start putting sticks inside the wood burning stove...
As much as sitting at a computer/typing on a keyboard or trying to drive my truck still hurts a good bit, functionality was returning slowly yesterday and oddly enough, being hunched over my carving stump swinging my carving axe is a good bit easier. I couldn't resist splitting open a piece of that fresh hickory I just got. And then I couldn't resist roughing out a scoop.
Still trying to figure out which Hickory it is. I'm pretty sure it's Mockernut but if anyone has an opinion to the contrary, I'm listening. I really should have grabbed some of the twigs with buds while I had the chance, but my mind was more on the pain in my neck at the time. There were a lot of husks from last years nut crop still around. They sure aren't Pignut and the bark isn't Shagbark by any means and I'm pretty sure Mockernut is the only other choice in this area.
Anyway, sectioned off a pie-cut from a round and just had to start cutting, then just couldn't stop.
Wanted to situate the shape to take good advantage of the high contrast in the wood.
Still trying to figure out which Hickory it is. I'm pretty sure it's Mockernut but if anyone has an opinion to the contrary, I'm listening. I really should have grabbed some of the twigs with buds while I had the chance, but my mind was more on the pain in my neck at the time. There were a lot of husks from last years nut crop still around. They sure aren't Pignut and the bark isn't Shagbark by any means and I'm pretty sure Mockernut is the only other choice in this area.
Anyway, sectioned off a pie-cut from a round and just had to start cutting, then just couldn't stop.
Wanted to situate the shape to take good advantage of the high contrast in the wood.
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Never heard of Mockernut! Looks like you are doing it justice though! Chuck
Thanks Chuck. I'm really enjoying working with it.
I don't even know if any of the true Hickory's range extends down that far to Texas but I'm fairly certain the Mockernut is a north country tree. Mostly the Pecan Hickory's in the south to my knowledge but then I'm getting out of my comfort zone, never even been close to Texas.
Mockernut and Pignut are some of the most prevalent trees in this area, with a smattering of Shagbarks as well. Hickory almost outnumbers the Oaks around here.
The wood stove has held up well for the past 23+ years, but it’s time to replace some parts and re-gasket others. Chipping out the old cement from the gasket channels is a PITA.
As the Beatles said “all together now”.
Kyle,
The bark could pass for 'Pignut' but if your say the hulls were thick like 'Shag', 'Mockernut is the only choice that comes to mind. The tree looks small enough, was it planted or likely home grown. And there are no 'Shags' close by..... 'Mockernut' has a thicker shell than both 'Pig' and 'Shag' too.
There are pockets of it listed as native in eastern Texas, Carya tomentosa.