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9 October 2019 at 7:33 pm #616477
Thanks everybody for the info. In a conversation with my bother-in-law, he has brace in his garage his grandfather gave him with a hand full of bits. So it will take a road trip to see what he’s got and determine it’s condition. Good reason to visit family.
Thanks again!
16 October 2016 at 6:55 pm #141474Dave, I really like the two cutting board suggestion. I’ve used hard maple for its durability and seems very stable, so I believe the separation problem lies in improper care.
Thanks for the tips.
Steve, No.California
14 October 2016 at 6:50 pm #141443Thanks for the replies. I was leaning towards Titebond 3 but wanted to hear from someone that has actually used it. Great tips on proper care. I just give away the cutting boards I’ve made without instructions to clean and maintain. No more gifts without a promise to take fitting care of it.
Thanks again, Steve
14 June 2016 at 7:07 pm #137838Nice job Joe, the wood grain just pops out at you. Where were you able to find olive wood.
Steve, Sacramento, CA
3 June 2016 at 8:07 pm #137586Gentleman, thanks for the informative replies, I appreciate the comments and it give me some direction.
Matt, I took several of the rounds, put them in paper bags and let them sit in the garage for several months. No real serious splitting, just a few small checks. The bark separated in several places, so I mixed a little glue and sawdust and filled in the gaps. Of course, the logs setting outside are splitting on the ends and I’m hoping I can still get some decent pieces out of them. If not, into a camp fire. The cutting board are the wife’s idea(those would look great on a picnic table for cheese and bread) so there I am learning a new aspect of woodworking.
Yeah, drought in Sacramento area has taken its toll. We also loss a Japanese maple and two holley bushes, front lawn is now drought tolerant plants. I spoke with an arborist and he said so much ground water is being pumped the alkaline levels in soil are becoming dangerously high and killing the trees. Native oaks and maple don’t seem to be affected.
Derek, over 100° today and works done, think I’ll open that bottle of ice water, you know the one with the barley and hops. Ha! Maybe Two!!
Thanks again for the advice,
Steve,
Sacramento2 June 2016 at 9:07 pm #137571kevinjames, I’m wondering what part of the barn was oak. So many old barns in No.Calif. were built with either redwood or douglas fur, somebody correct me if I’m wrong. Don’t put anything on it and ruin a 100 yrs. natural weathering, you can’t get that type of patina in a can.
From No.Calif
24 May 2016 at 7:15 pm #137403Hi Ajoyner,
Your advise is well taken, thank you. I do have soom woodworking experience(furniture, picture frames,etc.) and a garage full of power tools. But I’m really enjoying a transtion of using hand tools. I don’t have any friend that carve so it’s been abit of trial and error. There ia a local woodworking club that welcomes new members I think I’ll attend a meeting and see what’s offered.
Thanks, again!
from No.California
23 May 2016 at 5:55 pm #137378I did grind and resharpen the bevel angle to 30º for a start. I tested scoop cut on both hard(maple) and soft(cedar) woods and found the gouge left a deeper and smoother cut with less effort. Infact,the cut was smoother on the hard maple. Think I’ll get in some more carving time with the tool at this angle before lowering the angle anymore. I’m using the gouge to make spoons. Also new at carving, so this experience was just part of the learning skills process.
“Joyner”lots of good information, you did a brilliant job of explaining the process,are you an instructor, thanks!From No.California
26 April 2016 at 5:13 pm #136738Thanks for the responses. I’m going to bring the angle to 30º and try a few cuts. Mary May’s videos were very helpful and informative. And have ordered Chris Pye’s books on woodcarving tools.
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