[Hammerthumb]

Oh bollocks?

Is that for the box swap Terry?

 

[summerfi]

Terry, just what kind of saw is that anyway?

 

[terryR]

Paul, I never joined the box swap…regret that now. Just too busy this summer! I love your inlay BTW, hope you will Blog the process if you used hand tools?

Bob…ummm…that's a turned saw. I cannot figure out how to attach the blade yet! LOL.

 

[Hammerthumb]

Yeah Terry. I didn't have time to join the box swap either. Wish I had time for it!

Did the inlay with a modified card scraper. Had to use a dremel to make the scratch stock. Would have been quicker to find a 1/16" inlay router bit!

 

[ErikF]

Took her for a test run.

 

[palaswood]

Finally got started! lol but making great strides. this may still be a trial run, lets see if it doesnt end up as kindling after tonights shop time

 

[richardwootton]

Looking good Joseph.

Terry, sorry for confusing that with a mallet head, I couldn't see worth a darn on my phone.

 

[terryR]

Richard, I thought you were referring to the mallet in the background from the last swap. LOL! But, now that you mention it, that shape would make a nice gavel. Hmmm…

Looking forward to seeing that locust polished, Joseph!

Erik, those are great rip cuts. I used your plate to make the slot in my tote…rips great in hardwood! Ooh, is that cocobolo in the background?

 

[ErikF]

Terry- maybe it is cocobolo, but maybe not. I'm glad to hear the saw kit came in useful during your build.

Waho- how many people do we have taking part in the swap?

One more thing….check out this claro walnut handle I finished today. The stuff is insane! I'm hoping the guy I bought the chunk from has some more. Wish I would have known this figure was hiding in this block before the swap saw was built. Enjoy…

 

[BigRedKnothead]

^ Berry nice. I think walnut has the most to offer out of all our domestic species.

 

[ErikF]

^ Berry nice. I think walnut has the most to offer out of all our domestic species.

- BigRedKnothead

I agree. I've worked some pretty nice maple but have never been able to get the figure to come out like it naturally does in walnut. Gotta love it.

 

[ErikF]

Double post.

 

[summerfi]

That's some wild looking walnut, Erik. Wish I had some of that.

On an unrelated note, when I was recently in California, I saw a healthy 4' diameter American chestnut tree in the middle of nowhere in the small community of Forks of Salmon. The story is it came around Cape Horn from the eastern U.S. as a seedling more than 100 years ago. Pretty interesting.

I think we're supposed to send it pics of our saws by Sept. 1? Mine may be a few days late, as I'm having some special engraving done on it. Shouldn't be more than a few days though.

 

[NinjaAssassin]

Sorry folks but it's looking like I'm not going to finish in time for the oct 1 deadline, let alone the sept 1 pictures. I haven't had shop time in over a month. I can bore you with excuses but the bottom line is, I've screwed the pooch and won't make it in time.

 

[palaswood]

I heard pooches hate it when you do that, Billy

Bob, 4' Chestnut? How tall would you say it was? What a cool story. I hope that tree stands tall forever, but if it has to come down for 1 reason or another, wouldnt it be oh so sweet to get ur hands on that lumber?

Thats the real dichotomy of woodworking: you honor the trees and really cherish them, yet still cut them down to make use of their timbers. I suppose its on par with eating a Steak. Thanks cow. and Thanks Black locust tree. I shined up a piece of scrap to see what im workin with. holy cow. What a looker. Its shimmers like the dickens. And its hard as F*

Check out this close up. Trippy.

 

[waho6o9]

Ah Billy, we were looking forward to another masterpiece:

Maybe next time Billy enjoy the Labor Day Holiday.

Mighty fine walnut grain Erik looks like another winner. I'm not sure how many we
have in the saw swap I'll try and figure it out over the weekend.

Cool story of the Chestnut tree in the Forks of Salmon Bob. Send pictures when you can, the
special engraving is a nice touch and is appreciated.

 

[summerfi]

Joseph, the chestnut was kind of wolfy, but still a tall tree. It has a large catface, probably from past mechanical damage, and is rotten in the center, so I don't know how long it will stand. There is another one there that is in even worse shape. There are also several black walnuts there. It is right at the store at Forks of Salmon if you're ever in that vicinity. It was loaded with nut pods, and the store keeper says the nuts are delicious. It would be nice to get some and start more seedlings.

Is that some of the locust I sent you? I'm glad it's going to a good cause.

On cutting down trees to use the wood, at least trees are a renewable resource, unlike oil, coal, etc. It's still sad to see the big old monarchs come down though.

 

[AgentTwitch]

There are some gorgeous examples of saw totes being displayed! I tried to custom mix an antique maple finish recipe, which may be a little muddy/dark. Not sure how I feel about it yet. I will update this post with a picture later. I might opt to make another saw if I have time left after the many valuable lessons I have learned from this build.

Keep those teaser pics coming!

 

[terryR]

Wow, Eric, that Claro Walnut is just sick. IF I had my way, we'd grow Claro hydroponically all year round here instead of chickens and pigs! If anyone is looking for Claro, a good place is eBay under the gunstock category. Tons of air dried figured Claro…priced accordingly.

PM headed your way, Eric.

Bob, that's cool about the old Am.Chestnut tree you found! Heck, I'd be willing to purchase or trade for some of those seed pods, if any of you happen upon too many!

 

[waho6o9]

A picture would be great Norm.

Thanks.