February 18, 20179 yr From log to finish, all by hand. I couldn't do this with power tools. A real craftsman. Well worth the 21 minute watch.
February 19, 20179 yr 33 minutes ago, It Was Al B said: From log to finish, all by hand. w/ so few tools... no plan... no tape measure...
February 19, 20179 yr 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.
February 19, 20179 yr 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.
February 19, 20179 yr 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
February 19, 20179 yr 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
February 20, 20179 yr 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.....
February 20, 20179 yr 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.
February 20, 20179 yr 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...
February 20, 20179 yr 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
February 21, 20179 yr What language is that writing at the beginning? The narrator is speaking German, but with a slight accent. John
February 21, 20179 yr 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.....
February 21, 20179 yr 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.
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