February 18, 20179 yr Popular Post comment_98736 Edited November 21, 20178 yr by Ron Dudelston tags added Report
February 18, 20179 yr comment_98743 We should all have a workshop (and Frau) like this I did... Report
February 18, 20179 yr comment_98766 From log to finish, all by hand. I couldn't do this with power tools. A real craftsman. Well worth the 21 minute watch. Report
February 19, 20179 yr comment_98772 33 minutes ago, It Was Al B said: From log to finish, all by hand. w/ so few tools... no plan... no tape measure... Report
February 19, 20179 yr comment_98844 I have to believe that if you trace a family tree it would lead to Newman. Hand lengths & a story pole equals a family heirloom. Report
February 19, 20179 yr comment_98877 Those tools were so sharp he must have had a CNC diamond wheel sharpening machine in the barn. Can't even imagine myself doing that. Report
February 19, 20179 yr comment_98911 Has a lot of chips to start the cook stove in the morning. Reminds me of the 2 old Swedes we bought the farm from when I was young, everything was made from wood with hand tools, all the out buildings had dirt floors and there was a whole series of different size draw knives and buck saws hanging in the shed. The only electricity was a light bulb in the house. Herb Report
February 19, 20179 yr comment_98953 When I built mine I had it completed that morning and that afternoon I took a 27 hour nap and then finished next morning. That is something. Preston Report
February 20, 20179 yr comment_98959 According to the "translation" in the cc portion......it actually took 6 days to make.....not too sure about the German to English going on....... 6 days? I THINK I could manage that time frame....that "T" shaped tool is the German version of the French baisage..... Report
February 20, 20179 yr comment_98978 baisage??? Tried googling it. Gave me a French to English translation. I'd post it but, this is a family site. You try it. See what comes up for you. Report
February 20, 20179 yr comment_99018 Mortising axe. Aka: Bisaigue There are two sizes, a short, hatchet like single cutter head thing, and a 4-6' long, double ended mortise and chisel combo. It also has a short handle out one side... Report
February 20, 20179 yr comment_99066 6 hours ago, steven newman said: Mortising axe. Aka: Bisaigue There are two sizes, a short, hatchet like single cutter head thing, and a 4-6' long, double ended mortise and chisel combo. It also has a short handle out one side... One of these? Herb Edited February 20, 20179 yr by Dadio Report
February 21, 20179 yr comment_99122 What language is that writing at the beginning? The narrator is speaking German, but with a slight accent. John Report
February 21, 20179 yr comment_99125 12 hours ago, Gene Howe said: baisage??? Tried googling it. Gave me a French to English translation. I'd post it but, this is a family site. You try it. See what comes up for you. That is usually what one says, the first time they try to use the Bisaigue..... Report
February 21, 20179 yr comment_99126 1 minute ago, steven newman said: That is usually what one says, the first time they try to use the Bisaigue..... That and a few other choice epitaphs, I'd imagine. Report
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