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I just talked to a guy about some wood he wants to sell. He said he has 7 pieces 7’ long, 12” wide and 3.5” thick. He said they are old and dry. He thinks they are oak or hickory. He is asking around $100 for all of it. He is going to send me some pictures tomorrow. That would make a lot of bowls if it is any good. He said there is not any rot or cracks. Wish me luck.
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My dad recently removed some old built-in cabinets from their 1900 vintage old homeAnd salvaged the wood shelves and sides from them. This appears to be Pine based on the couple of knots I found, but, at over 100 years old, is definitely different from today’s Pine offering at the big box stores. The grain is tight and I love the color of the aged wood. I found that the age and dryness of this made it a bit brittle to carve but managed to make this. I just sketched it and chipped away. No pattern here to follow. I am carving for the first time in nearly 20 years so things aren’t going all that smoothly. This was a piece to get some practice. I am getting better again but slow. I plan to send this to my mom as a surprise during this COVID thing.
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"Weathered wood" is one of the latest crazes. Not my thing, but if you have a "customer" that wants something here are some options https://angelamariemade.com/5-grey-wood-stain-options/ https://www.acehardware.com/departments/paint-and-supplies/stains-and-finishes/wood-stains/1694686?x429=true&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CjwKCAiAhc7yBRAdEiwAplGxX-oARcGMAh1PEx58AivLHNZNTrdEo6x80qkU3YAukGr-fpMJD11uOhoC6aAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Or you could just leave it outdoors in the sun and rain for the summer. I have found some of the "barn wood from a Scottish farm" (really had one of these) and the like very susceptible to stains and splintering. I would often get asked, "I like the looks of this wood but can I protect it with 'a coat of poly'?" Well, yes you can, but it will never look the same. I'd always say (to myself) that one errant meatball, drippy burger, or spilled glass of red wine and you'd have a stain that you could not get out. And I had a few customers that experienced that. Remember the three objectives of a finish -- beautify protect (from wear, damage and stains) make a cleanable surface
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I need to replace the flooring in the kitchen and dining area. I am seriously considering hardwood flooring taken out of another house. What do you think about running this tongue and groove flooring through my planer before installing it. I believe I can get it at a really good price. Has anyone used the nailer for this application from Harbor Freight?
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;Got this today from WOOD Magazine. I'm not a big fan of reclaimed wood (prefer something a little more formal) but if you're ever faced with working with it here are some techniques. Mostly what to do with those cut edges without patina. And remember: * A technique is a trick used more than once -- Georg Poyla * Onions have layers, Ogres have layers. Finish has layers, -- Shrek (well 2/3 of it) http://www.woodmagazine.com/woodworking-how-to/finishes-finishing/finishing-reclaimed-lumber
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Upon further review. Seems a better stash has been found. tore down a bed frame into usable parts. Oh, I will still use some of the metal parts. But the metal parts are just to reinforce the workbench. What you see here are six raised panels. Never mind about Buster sitting there. There are also some other parts worth saving some of them a bit long. LOTS of staples that need to go...elsewhere. Will have to bring the saws up out of the Dungeon Shop, and a few clamps. Clamp a piece to the saw bench, and rip or crosscut until I have all the parts for another Tool Chest build. With some better trays, I hope. Oh and there are a few that need to be split Those aren't solid 4x4s, and some are delaminating. Going to split them into the three pieces they are made from. Some will be corner posts. Along with the 1 x 12s, and all that extra Barn siding stuff. It might take a while, but I think I might have the time right now to build it. As for Buster? Brand new handle for a $1 head. Went to Lowes to buy a handle.....nope, they don't sell those kind of handles. However, they would be more than happy to sell me a 2 pound Kobalt version.....for $17...Yeah, right. Took my 2.9 pound hammer head just up the road to the local TSC store, yep even had the correct handle with wedges (3) for.....$5.99 + tax. got it home, installed the new handle, and put it to work, breaking down a bed frame. Must have done it right ( for once) since the head never moved, or flew off. Some days.. you just get...lucky.
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From the album: Furniture
Breakfast Table and Benches made from Old Oak Church Pews and Old Barn Oak Beams.© John Moody Woodworks
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From the album: Furniture
Breakfast Table and Benches made from Old Oak Church Pews and Old Barn Oak Beams. Designer Chairs placed around the Breakfast Nook.© John Moody Woodworks
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From the album: Communion Table
This communion table was build from reclaimed 60 year old pews in a local church. -
Last end panel was out of the clamps, so Drill about seven or so counter-bored holes per corner, and try to put this thing together, Seemed to work better on it's top for this part, There is some wood putty that needs cleaned up Once all the corners were screwed together. Added those plastic white feet to the corner posts. Might keep the feet a little dryer... adding a cleat or two to set a floor on. Stay tuned, finish line is in sight....I hope.
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Sunday afternoon I picked up a load of Walnut logs from a gentleman that said the tree blew down sometime back and he pushed it out of the way but needed it gone. Need it gone, I am the person. There is another load that I have to pick up this weekend. I had some lumber ready to pick up at the sawmill so yesterday on my lunch hour I headed to the mill to drop of the Walnut logs and pick up a load of Maple. Once this is stacked, I will take the other Walnut logs and pick up my other load of Maple and Poplar that is ready. I just love fresh cut lumber!
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Since my workbench was built using dumpster dived parts, and I need a few drawers under it, might as well dive in again. Parts from a metal loft bed on the left, more about the wood stuff in a moment Hmmm, don't have a welder handy. But I did find most of the bolts. 1/2 pound of them. Now, as for the wood parts. Seems there was a fancy water bed thrown away Those are solid OAK, people! someone must have got a bit too frisky and broke it... There were a few 1x 12 in the haul, as well. Other side is stained a walnut-like colour. So, along with a decent stash of Barn Wood 1x4s and some other bits and pieces. Maybe a good thing I got two new hack saw blades. Single Brain Cell Sketch-up is just starting to warm up, takes awhile nowadays.... Somehow, I will have to tear the head and foot boards down to just parts. I will lose one stretcher from the bench build, but gain several METAL ones. Price so far? ZERO Dollars spent. Unless you count a count saw blades... This could get to be interesting.....
