| This blog is written by Julian | 19 entries so far |
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Saving money by urban logging #3: 3300 boardfeet of reclaimed douglas fir!
This isn’t technically urban logging, but it is dealing with reclaimed timbers. I just g...
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Furniture for the house #2: The new computer desk part2
Well, I finally had some time to work on this project today. Since I just got my backsaw set up, ...
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Getting back to the basics. Working with hand tools #4: Completed restoration on a 1917- 1918 Disston backsaw
After waiting a few weeks for the 4” double extra slim files to arrive via snail mail, the ...
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Furniture for the house #1: The new computer desk
I have been waiting for the american elm that I had in the kiln to dry for a couple of months now...
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shop upgrades #4: Making the delta 6" jointer dust collection ACTUALLY work.
I have dealt with the sub par dust collection opening of this jointer for over ten years now. Tod...
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Getting back to the basics. Working with hand tools #3: The latest score. Restoring a 1917-1918 Disston backsaw
I have been using a Japanese pullsaw for a while and have decided to come back to the western sty...
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Saving money by urban logging #2: The latest score
About three weeks ago I scored a full truck load of mulberry from a tree that had been cut down l...
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Getting back to the basics. Working with hand tools #2: Card scraper holder
Here’s a quick and dirty card scraper holder I built out of maple. I burnt the hell out of ...
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Getting back to the basics. Working with hand tools #1: My fist half blind dovetails.
I’d first like to thank T chisel for his very informative video on making half blind doveta...
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shop upgrades #3: Motor upgrade for the bandsaw
I just picked up a 1 1/2 hp 1740 rpm motor from a friend today for $30. It’s a VERY clean o...
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Solar kiln #5: 7-9% moisture content finally!!!
I just recievede my new Comprotec moisture meter today and went right out to the kiln to try it o...
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Solar kiln #4: Almost dry
The elm in the kiln should be ready to use in early spring, once I get a week of 70+ degree days....
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shop upgrades #2: Updated router and outfeed tables
After finally finishing my latest project, I had some time to do some well overdue upgrades to my...
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shop upgrades #1: 6" bandsaw riser block kit
After months of waiting, I finally pulled the trigger and bought the grizzly model h3051 extensio...
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Saving money by urban logging #1: Felled black walnut trees for the taking
Recently, I have put out the word to friends about my plans to use lumber that would otherwise be...
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Solar kiln #3: Almost complete!!
I finally can see the end is near for this project. The top is now weathertight, with the excepti...
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Solar kiln #2: loading the charge
Well, the time has finally come to load the kiln. Now I am wishing that I would have made the kil...
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Solar kiln #1: from design to construction
A few years ago, I had the idea of building a small solar kiln. Well, life happened, and I didn&#...
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The tree has fallen
It’s now 7:00 pm, and the three service just left a perfect 36”D, 8’ long Ameri...
I have just been given a clear 8' long, 36+" diameter American elm tree trunk from my neighbor. The plan is to get it to a mill and then get the lumber in a safe place to air dry. I will be using this blog to keep you all updated to the progress.
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