Friday December 5th, 2025- What's on Your Weekend Agenda?

[BB1]

Lew - I have a cart similar to what you show. Here's a picture from when I first built it.

I had some "mouse situations" in the long cubbies that were gross (and I tossed some of the wood as I couldn't imagine using it for any gift or project) so that's why I started putting my good boards vertical.  Rather than leaning them against the wall, I wanted them to rest on a surface to avoid any bowing.

 

Saw a video by Matthew Peech where he built a cart that I based my plan on. His was larger that included plywood storage that I won't include as I still have my original cart. Need to see if I can reconfigure some of the cart to make it useful.

[Fred W. Hargis Jr]

Woodsmith offered free plans to build this one. It holds small plywood scraps in the back. I think I still have the pdf file if it might meet your needs.

[BB1]

Fred, thanks for that, but I'm putting together a "long boards storage" solution (hopefully!!). 

[HARO50]

On 12/5/2025 at 10:14 AM, Larry Buskirk said:

Anybody seen the Sun? 

 

 

He's hanging out with someone named 'Waldo"!

[BB1]

Any ideas on what is going on here? 2x4 in the shop - don't recall this "damage" and am worried what it could be (bugs??). Don't see any similar damage on other 2x4 stored next to it or on the rest of the board (10 ft original length). 

 

 

 

Dug in with a chisel a bit

Edited December 6 by BB1

[lew]

I'm not a forensic entomologists and don't even play on on TV. Judging from the finished areas surround the "holes" it looks like the damage was there before the lumber was sized at the mill.

 

The edges around this seem too smooth and perfect to be done after the milling/drying processes.

[BB1]

Lew - praying you are right! 

 

Almost funny (not the haha funny) as I'm so particular when picking out boards! How I missed this is a mystery. 

 

I did a side cut on the other spot. 

[lew]

2 hours ago, BB1 said:

Lew - praying you are right! 

 

Almost funny (not the haha funny) as I'm so particular when picking out boards! How I missed this is a mystery. 

 

I did a side cut on the other spot. 

 

It may have been an "ingrown" branch or other non-metallic item the tree grew around. Metallic items are usually detected before the timber is taken into the sawing station

[BB1]

Actually found another spot - this definitely looks like a "pre" issue as the label shows it was cut in half! 

[SigmundJake]

You must excuse the mess.  Here is my version of my cut off storage. The first one wasn’t completed, I added a lip to hold the plywood. The messy one, I bought a cheap lumber storage rack and hung it on the wall for long pieces.  I like it, but does take away valuable wall space. I opted for natural light which takes away from my usable wall space. Hope it helps! 

[BB1]

First - thanks for sharing

 

Second- that's not messy (not showing my space right now!!)

 

And both are great solutions. I wish my cart didn't have the long cubbies in the center (as that's where the mice situation was uncovered). Trying to think how I might block the ends off to still use the storage. I actually have some of the metal racks that I got on a sale years ago. I'm in a pole barn so no close studs so never got them up. I have built out a wall so some opportunity, but would like to avoid the fully flat storage.

 

 

[Larry Buskirk]

20 hours ago, Larry Buskirk said:

 2-4" or 4-6" forecast for this evening. I'm hoping for 0". 

 

Both forecasts were WRONG, we got about 7". 

 

[SigmundJake]

45 minutes ago, Larry Buskirk said:

 

Both forecasts were WRONG, we got about 7". 

 

Was going to put a smart 🫏 comment but still trying to “learn the room”. So I’ll just keep it to myself. . 
 

My critters are still sleeping, so I haven’t seen just how much snow we got yet. I would have to say a “nuisance” snowfall. Meaning I gotta go blade the driveway, even though I could get away with allowing it to blow around and just use the 4 wheel drive”.  
 

I thawed out some pork baby back ribs for the smoker today.  Will get them on before church. 

[HARO50]

1 hour ago, SigmundJake said:

Was going to put a smart 🫏 comment but still trying to “learn the room”. So I’ll just keep it to myself. . 

Awww... go ahead! I mean, what's the worst that can happen? John M might give you a slap on the wrist and tell you not to do that again.  

Edited December 7 by HARO50

[Larry Buskirk]

1 hour ago, SigmundJake said:

Was going to put a smart 🫏 comment but still trying to “learn the room”. So I’ll just keep it to myself. . 
 

My critters are still sleeping, so I haven’t seen just how much snow we got yet. I would have to say a “nuisance” snowfall. Meaning I gotta go blade the driveway, even though I could get away with allowing it to blow around and just use the 4 wheel drive”.  
 

I thawed out some pork baby back ribs for the smoker today.  Will get them on before church. 

  If 7" isn't a nuisance snowfall I don't know what is. And they were also WRONG about it being light & fluffy again. 

Cat that normally wants to go out side took one look at the 12+" we got Saturday and his eyes went fully dilated and he shot back in the door, Hasn't wanted to go out since.

[SigmundJake]

17 minutes ago, Larry Buskirk said:

  If 7" isn't a nuisance snowfall I don't know what is. And they were also WRONG about it being light & fluffy again. 

Cat that normally wants to go out side took one look at the 12+" we got Saturday and his eyes went fully dilated and he shot back in the door, Hasn't wanted to go out since.

My hens were that way yesterday when I went to visit them. The ladies were like “what the is that cold, white stuff”. Only one brave lady walked around outside but quickly returned to the shelter.  Last night, it appears we got 1.5”. 

 

[Larry Buskirk]

 Just read a report that people over the age of 45 should avoid shoveling snow. No wonder I'm pooped. I'm 67.

[SigmundJake]

1 hour ago, Larry Buskirk said:

 Just read a report that people over the age of 45 should avoid shoveling snow. No wonder I'm pooped. I'm 67.

I’m just a pup at 62. When I bought the property, my snow removal plan was a tracked Honda 2 stage snowblower for 260’ of gravel driveway. After two winters, I opted for a small gator with a 4’ wide blade. Music, sunglasses, handwarmers and my sorrell’s and it’s just about like playtime. I can get to 95% without picking up a shovel. I would come do yours but you live a bit far from me.

[HARO50]

5 hours ago, Larry Buskirk said:

 Just read a report that people over the age of 45 should avoid shoveling snow.

NOW you tell me!!! I could have stopped THIRTY YEARS ago!!! 

[Larry Buskirk]

11 hours ago, HARO50 said:

NOW you tell me!!! I could have stopped THIRTY YEARS ago!!! 

The report stated that snow shoveling was the leading cause of heart attacks in the age group above 45 during the winter months.