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[bolensboneyard]

Approx. 3 1/2 to 4 cords of hardwood. Oak and Pecan mostly with some hickory thrown in. Now if only I could figure out how to produce air conditioning from it. This wood is all hurricane waste from surrounding area. Some of it I had to cut to clear the road to home after the storm. Something comforting about it.

 

[drivesitfar]

BB: looks like you've found some wood to use in your mill. can you tell me (us) what you are planning on using the cedar chips and sawdust for? garden, making bags to keep moths out of closets or just starting fires or do tell?

if you ever do hit a cold snap looks like you've got plenty of firewood. i'm sure there is a way to burn wood and create electricity to power up your AC, but i'm not the guy who knows how so keep thinking.

have a great day!!!

 

[bolensboneyard]

BB: looks like you've found some wood to use in your mill. can you tell me (us) what you are planning on using the cedar chips and sawdust for? garden, making bags to keep moths out of closets or just starting fires or do tell?

if you ever do hit a cold snap looks like you've got plenty of firewood. i'm sure there is a way to burn wood and create electricity to power up your AC, but i'm not the guy who knows how so keep thinking.

have a great day!!!

drives it does get cold here for those of us whose blood has thinned. Dust can be used for moths/closet/chicken coop to freshen etc. The lumber on the other hand is beautiful in furniture and things like jewelry boxes cedar chests etc. It also makes lawn furniture that will not rot or get eaten up which looks/smells much better than pressure treated. I plan to use some of the less aromatic of the bunch i.e. logs that are smaller to put a floor in the new wood wright shop that is placed down in grids and removable.

 

[drivesitfar]

BB: I love the smell of cedar and i'm really looking forward to planing all my fence and deck boards. i've also arranged to get a bigger planer this spring when a guy I know is finished building his home.

i'll have to set up a good system for saving the shavings too cause i'm sure if i can't use them others here in the city that don't get that smell often would love some.

I hope you don't mind, but I posted a few pics of your new brick shop/shed on my thread cause I just picked up another 600 bricks and who knows maybe i'll build one two when i get the fence and deck finished.

keep up the good work and stay warm and dry!!

hope you enjoy your weekend even if you and I do get a few more Saturdays than some.

cheers

 

[bolensboneyard]

BB: I love the smell of cedar and i'm really looking forward to planing all my fence and deck boards. i've also arranged to get a bigger planer this spring when a guy I know is finished building his home.

i'll have to set up a good system for saving the shavings too cause i'm sure if i can't use them others here in the city that don't get that smell often would love some.

I hope you don't mind, but I posted a few pics of your new brick shop/shed on my thread cause I just picked up another 600 bricks and who knows maybe i'll build one two when i get the fence and deck finished.

keep up the good work and stay warm and dry!!

hope you enjoy your weekend even if you and I do get a few more Saturdays than some.

cheers

drives I don't mind at all. I believe my weekend will focus on rest. I got a flu shot yesterday and feel like I just fought a Karate tournament. The bowl I was turning out of pecan (from the end instead of the side of the log) has dried and split enough to possibly come apart on the lathe so I believe it will become firewood. Too bad. It was a nicely figured piece of wood. Take care and enjoy your weekend.

 

[don long]

Bobby
That pile of wood made me tired just thinking of how much work went into harnessing it all. I didn't see very long logs in that pile so can't imagine floor planks in that pile.

I got my flu shot this week and it kicked my **** too.

 

[Bob Heine]

Bobby and Don, us Seniors get a flu shot that is four times stronger than the ones for kids under 65 (I say kids because ours turned 56 and 57 this month). The good thing is the **** kicking is a little taste of the flu symptoms. I remember getting a bad case of the flu years ago and prefer not to repeat that long drawn-out misery.

Bobby, I'm looking forward to your flooring project. Sounds like it's going to be a giant wooden tile job.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Bob my sentiments entirely but until now no one had even asked me if I needed the old guy shot. I didn't know there was one until a few days ago. Good to know something in this country is kicking A_ _ in a big way. Too bad it's another infectious scourge that knows no limits. I'll take a small dose also. Anything in moderation.

 

[bolensboneyard]

working on a few small projects and getting ready to haul some logs. I have also been slowly cutting cedar logs (small ones which produce boards less than 4 inches wide) to make the floor in the wood wrights shop. Saving the large ones for nicer things. Ginny has an MRI today so that is my priority.

 

[drivesitfar]

BB: i'm not sure you mentioned why your Ginny was getting an MRI, but I hope all went well. did it?

here's to a great weekend and hope you are sitting relaxing and maybe even looking up from a good book at your amazing brick shop/shed.

cheers

 

[bolensboneyard]

Thanks drives. Ginny's test came back OK. I got to saw the rest of a dead tree down yesterday. I was using wedges to fell it as only ten feet of it remained standing. I had a gut feeling it would not drop where my notches intended so I wedged it away from me as well. Someone whispered loud enough for me to hear over the noise of the chainsaw and my bravado. Read my Angel. The ten foot standing stump fell in little more than a second, without warning in the opposite direction from where I stood; ninety degrees away from where it would have dropped if it had been a whole tree. Praise be to God. There are no pictures of a flattened lumberjack to post. Please be safe; and pray just in case you underestimate your abilities. Bobby

 

[bolensboneyard]

Been keeping things running around here. Amazing how many batteries go crazy when the temp drops a few degrees.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Now that the awning is keeping the rain off my porch windowsill I figured I would do something to blend the stain into the background. I could make another frame but the color would not be the same as it is sun aged. Slapped together this cedar shelf with a bird landing on it. The bird is made from a scrap piece of cypress bead board that was kiln dried so the feathers did not stay steamed to the degree I wanted them to. First try at this and it really was the wrong wood and moisture content. Saw it done once on PBS. Should be the outer layer of a large piece of western white cedar which is hard to come by. It will do until I get bored.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Boards run from three to five inches wide as the logs are too small to saw anything larger. In the load I purchased there were four or five larger logs but with cedar even those will produce less lumber. These came from logs about the size of a gate post. The problem comes in more log hanging off the carriage than on. It's a safety issue. This is why I have decided to use the small logs for flooring.

 

[drivesitfar]

BB: that red cedar is some PURDY STUFF and do you install it wet and let it dry in place or was it pretty dry already?

I hope you and your bride are healthy and smiling and here's to a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING.

cheers!!

 

[bolensboneyard]

I will install it when I have it all sawn. It will be somewhat green but I will put it down without spacing and let nature do the rest. It should leave just enough cracks to lose the small stuff we all find impossible to find when it flies off of the bench. But, it will be much more forgiving when I drop a plane or a chisel on it. May your holidays be bright and merry.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Got the mill running like a watch. Still sawing cedar when I am not stuffing my face with leftovers or Christmas shopping with the wife. I did go an look at what I thought was going to be a sheet metal brake that turned out to be sold. I ended up with a Johnson bar and a contractor's wheel barrow; nice shape fair price. Needed one and have wanted the other. Pictures when it stops raining if anyone is interested.

 

[Bob Heine]

Pictures when it stops raining if anyone is interested.

Bobby, I'm always interested in what you are doing. Pictures would be nice.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Bobby, I'm always interested in what you are doing. Pictures would be nice.

Thanks Bob. The wheel barrow has sled runners and a puncture proof tire. No plastic nice and deep. The Johnson bar has steel wheels and is like new.

 

[drivesitfar]

BB: i've never picked up a Johnson dolly even though they look cool, but after Googling and seeing that they can move some really heavy items i might just grab one if a nice one shows up.

I might own 6 wheelbarrows and i'd probably buy another one if a tubless tire one shows up at a good price.

hope your December weather is decent so you can still get a few things finished on your TO DO and HONEY DO LISTS.

cheers

 

[bolensboneyard]

BB: i've never picked up a Johnson dolly even though they look cool, but after Googling and seeing that they can move some really heavy items i might just grab one if a nice one shows up.

I might own 6 wheelbarrows and i'd probably buy another one if a tubless tire one shows up at a good price.

hope your December weather is decent so you can still get a few things finished on your TO DO and HONEY DO LISTS.

cheers

drives. Johnson bar can do wonderous things. I have always wanted one but would not part with $150 to get one. Bought for $35. The man had several but was keeping a few. He also had loads of tools as he had been in business. Conex boxes full of just about every plug in hand tool. Be worth a trip out here but you would need a truck and trailer. The wheelbarrow has a puncture proof tire. It's a Jackson. Paid the same for it.

 

[drivesitfar]

BB: one thing I was thinking of doing a few years ago was taking a trip back your way with my Honda pilot and pulling a 4x8 aluminum trailer and filling it up with anvils and old vises. not easy to pick up or haul back home, but having a stash for a rainy day fund might be worth while in a few years.

i'm not sure how many friends of yours or estate sales you have where these items are laying all over the barn, but picking up a few anvils might be a good reason for you to go to a few.

glad to hear you have a use for the Johnson bar and a no flat tire wheelbarrow is where i'm heading cause I hate having to fix a flat before using one of mine.

have a great weekend!!

 

[bolensboneyard]

BB: one thing I was thinking of doing a few years ago was taking a trip back your way with my Honda pilot and pulling a 4x8 aluminum trailer and filling it up with anvils and old vises. not easy to pick up or haul back home, but having a stash for a rainy day fund might be worth while in a few years.

i'm not sure how many friends of yours or estate sales you have where these items are laying all over the barn, but picking up a few anvils might be a good reason for you to go to a few.

glad to hear you have a use for the Johnson bar and a no flat tire wheelbarrow is where i'm heading cause I hate having to fix a flat before using one of mine.

have a great weekend!!

You also drives. Plenty of estate sales and tractor/equipment auctions. Mostly those who have an anvil that is not just a piece of cast iron keep them or a friend gets first choice. I have been fortunate to be in the latter category.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Merry Christmas everyone! I have finished the cedar floor in the brick wood wright's shop. I am finally working on designing and building a woodworking bench. It will be a slow process hit and miss with milling logs, waiting for wood to cure etc. Pictures will be posted when progress is at a point worthy of showing off. This project is an exclusive in my head/what's available design to a large degree and subject to weather conditions. I.E. shops with heat are full up with no room to work on another project.

 

[dchance]

Merry Christmas, and the floor and the bench sounds interesting

Dwight

 

[bolensboneyard]

Merry Christmas, and the floor and the bench sounds interesting

Dwight

Thanks Dwight. I should have some pictures up within the next few days.

 

[Redwolf947]

Merry Christmas Graywolf, looking forward to the flooring pictures..

Redwolf,
Mike

 

[bolensboneyard]

Merry Christmas Graywolf, looking forward to the flooring pictures..

Redwolf,
Mike

Merry Christmas Redwolf and may the White Buffalo be outside your lodge one day. I am posting some Holiday pictures as the shop is in holiday routine at present.

 

[don long]

Merry Christmas Bobby
I've enjoyed following along as you build and create around your place

I'll be following again next year

Don

 

[bolensboneyard]

Happy New Year all. I have been working on my woodworkers bench. No pictures until it is done and the reasons will be obvious. I have to do so many things to make it happen it would take away from the mystery. Better to break it down after the fact. Plus, I would spend too much time trying to figure out ways to photograph the details in such a small shop and they are all just basic ideas that anyone could have come up with. Not to mention that my new (three year old) roof is leaking so that has been taking up my spare time. As it is the holiday season I have chosen to use my photographic lack of skill time to sharpen my bread, pie, and cake cutting skills in its stead. Bowl making is currently suspended in favor of bowl licking, as opposed to shudder clicking so to speak.

 

[drivesitfar]

BB: I haven't been on GJ for a bit cause was trying to cure some of my FSD, but sadly GJ wasn't the cause so i'll be back to posting more regularly soon.

that said i need to catch up on your thread and others and for now just wanted to wish you the best for the coming 2020 year.

food pics always are a good thing as far as i'm concerned and it looks like you are well fed so keep up the good work.

cheers

 

[bolensboneyard]

BB: I haven't been on GJ for a bit cause was trying to cure some of my FSD, but sadly GJ wasn't the cause so i'll be back to posting more regularly soon.

that said i need to catch up on your thread and others and for now just wanted to wish you the best for the coming 2020 year.

food pics always are a good thing as far as i'm concerned and it looks like you are well fed so keep up the good work.

cheers

drives not sure what FSD stands for but reading your posts I suspect it is wrist related. I know a good bit about wrist/.thumb pain it is possible I can help. PM me if you wish and we can chat. Bobby

 

[drivesitfar]

BB: my health is actually ok, but I could always lose a few pounds and be a bit healthier. my sweet tooth and love for food tends to keep me tipping the scale a bit the wrong way.

FSD (flat surface disease) is a term I made up cause I rarely have a bench, shelf, floor or space that I don't put something on so I usually have a 10 to 30 minute job cleaning up before starting most projects. it's getting better and I hear 1/2 Cup's wise words that everything has it's place and put things away before you can say the job is done.

anyway sorry for the confusion and if I ever need some arm or hand advice i'll try to remember that you are the guy to ask how to go about making it better.

HAPPY NEW YEAR and here's to both of us starting and finishing a few good projects this year.

cheers

 

[bolensboneyard]

drives this is why I am building my wood work bench in a bldg. too small to put anything anywhere but up and under. I have started drilling holes by hand through a three inch top and the second hole ended up right above another two and a half inch piece of rock maple. I will have enough room to build without having to move my tools aside.

 

[bolensboneyard]

I know I haven't shown any pictures of the woodworking bench build yet but I thought this 90 degree drilling jig I built would be of interest. The block is drilled for a dual purpose. Holes are spaced for the dogs to be drilled in the bench surface and for a support, in the case of long wood pieces, door casings for example, worked in the vise. The problem I had; making perfect holes drilled and spaced with a hand auger bit brace. This was solved beautifully. In order to clamp it to the bench top, where it was not possible to do so in a normal manner, I used a four foot bar clamp parallel to the block then clamped with a Gorjuson clamp at a 90 degree angle. This was then clamped to the wood drill block with a hand clamp. It worked great as you can see in the last photo.

 

[drivesitfar]

BB: I have to say that wood bench top is BEAUTIFUL!!

i'm not sure when or if i'll ever make one, but thanks for sharing a GET R DONE method of drilling those holes.

hope you have a great weekend!!

 

[y'sguy]

I sure do appreciate the honest and simple straightforward way you get things done.

 

[bolensboneyard]

BB: I have to say that wood bench top is BEAUTIFUL!!

i'm not sure when or if i'll ever make one, but thanks for sharing a GET R DONE method of drilling those holes.

hope you have a great weekend!!

thanks drives. It still has to be worked and stained. Wait until you see the finished bench.

 

[bolensboneyard]

I sure do appreciate the honest and simple straightforward way you get things done.

y'sguy I like to solve problems with minimal cost. Don't mind spending good money for a tool I will use often; but. The bench will be the same with an added point for beauty. Trying to cover as many use possibilities with minimal outlay while keeping it folk art, so to speak, has been a challenge for sure. It is almost ready to display. Limited stain color possibilities have slowed things down. Adding a top of solid cherry and rock 'burley' maple while trying to blend but not match it, with old tiger oak and vintage cherry is becoming a challenge. Add to that hand cutting in two vises and some custom tailoring not only takes time it conflicts with my 'softer' side; having to live with the beauty of many different woods but not having them 'clash' with each other. P.S. Bob Heine should have a field day with this post.

 

[Bob Heine]

Bobby, the post is fine. The suspense not so much.