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What free wood did you find today?
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Interesting stuff! Thank you
Just as an fyi, in case you didn't know already, mulberry is a close cousin to Osage orange and has many of the same characteristics. It's not quite as rot resistant, hot burning or tough to work as oo but similar, all the same.
I found these. Red(slippery) elm in the fire ground and yet more Osage leaning left behind it.
I love it when I get a call about a tree being taken down in the right of way, especially when it's right down the street! Picked up this 8' walnut log this morning for free.
An hour and 15 minutes later I was taking it to the shop.
An hour and 15 minutes later I was taking it to the shop. 
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That ones gonna have some nice crotch figure in it!
Lumber extraordinaire! Be sure to show us when you cut it up. Chuck
Last week my wood hoarder friend 
called to let me know that some large Bradford Pear trees had been taken down in the next neighborhood. I drove over and he gave me a couple of the ones that he had already picked up. Thanks, Rodney!
After sawing them down to size I ended up with more usable wood than expected. This was my first attempt at transforming logs into blanks and I must say that it is a pretty cool feeling, I really enjoyed the process.
Making your own blanks is a cool feeling.
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called to let me know that some large Bradford Pear trees had been taken down in the next neighborhood. I drove over and he gave me a couple of the ones that he had already picked up. Thanks, Rodney!After sawing them down to size I ended up with more usable wood than expected. This was my first attempt at transforming logs into blanks and I must say that it is a pretty cool feeling, I really enjoyed the process.
Making your own blanks is a cool feeling.
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Congrats! This is a great haul! Hours of entertainment right there in front of you! ChuckLast week my wood hoarder friend
After sawing them down to size I ended up with more usable wood than expected. This was my first attempt at transforming logs into blanks and I must say that it is a pretty cool feeling, I really enjoyed the process.
Making your own blanks is a cool feeling.
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Very cool. Cutting a tree into turning blanks is fun!Last week my wood hoarder friend
After sawing them down to size I ended up with more usable wood than expected. This was my first attempt at transforming logs into blanks and I must say that it is a pretty cool feeling, I really enjoyed the process.
Making your own blanks is a cool feeling.
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I also like the Wilton bullet vise in the background. I've been looking for one of those for years but one hasn't fallen into my lap yet. They hold their value.
Man you lucky! Fresh bradford cuts like buttah!
I'd be happy to send some your way, Mike!
I was in your neck of the woods briefly last week. It was a very brief trip. Next time I'll reach out to you if time permits.
Man, I'm glad you escaped from there with your life! Its only 23 years old and the politicians (key principals in the farce!) are really wanting to build a covered stadium so they can say we can hold the super bowl. Their story is that the stadium is old and decrepit and about to fall down and would cost more to repair than the new stadium would cost. I've been waiting for the "pull my finger" gag!! I've been writing in that if it was so bad, shouldn't they be concerned with the welfare of the public and close it down immediately and let the powerful millionaires play in Vaaahhhhhnnnnnerbilt Stadium. Gosh - that hasn't happened!
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Greg, I lucked into this one at a fair price 5 years ago. Made in 1952. It cleaned up really well and works nicely. Still needs a fresh paint job.
They are out there, keep looking.
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"I'd be happy to send some your way, Mike!
I was in your neck of the woods briefly last week. It was a very brief trip. Next time I'll reach out to you if time permits."
Ya better stop long enough next time!
I was in your neck of the woods briefly last week. It was a very brief trip. Next time I'll reach out to you if time permits."
Ya better stop long enough next time!
That was a drive by on Friday morning, I haven't been inside. Sounds far too dangerous for me!
This was the first time I've been to Nashville since the mid-ninties. Y'all's traffic is getting bad!
I know Bud is long gone - but his legacy (if you can call it that) lives on! Always with a hand extended - but not for a handshake - but for a handout!
Traffic? Traffic? Is that what you call it? Most other use more....uhhmmmm....colorful language to describe it! I guess that is what you get for letting a bunch of out of towners, and out of staters move in your 'hood. Wait! I gotta be careful about that. I'm one of them too!
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Eric, asking price on a vintage Wilton Bullet vise in good condition in this area is usually $250-500. That's crazy high but they seem to sell quickly. If it hasn't been abused in the past it will work better than most new vices on the market today. And last for the rest of our lives. There are some other brands that are just as good but don't have the same recognition that the bullet shape gets. Watch for Athol, Reed, Morgan, Chas Parker, along with many other classic American brands.
If you are in need of a vise I may have something for you. It isn't old, probably '80's, and not a bullet, but is a 6" Wilton Mechanics Vice.
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If you are in need of a vise I may have something for you. It isn't old, probably '80's, and not a bullet, but is a 6" Wilton Mechanics Vice.
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I don't need one right now. I appreciate it though. Whenever I get a new shop, I'll find something