Woodworking

Finding wood for your next project may be as simple as just going for a walk. Whilst you are walking, keep your eyes open and really look at what is around you. I am posting a few pictures here of various wood finds that popped up on a short walk along San Francisco Bay. Get out there and find some wood!

This big beam could make several things even after removing the section that has been chewed up by the rocks.

Here's acouple of big chunks suitable for turning on your lathe.

This hunk of driftwood could become a lamp, bandsawn box, or anything else that struck your fancy.

This big old beam would take some serious work to get home and then you'd have to do some creative cutting on it but, there IS good wood there. Use your imagination and you will come up with something that this piece would be well suited for.

OK, so there you have it, a quick walk along the shore and I located 4 sources of free wood. What more can you ask for?

Far be it from me to mention any names or ages but, someone we all know and love is having a well you guessed it A BIRTHDAY.

Fixing a pin size leak will automatically trigger a leak suitable for sinking the Titanic.

The good news is the drill you got for Christmas works great. The bad news is the hole you just drilled with it was in your foot.

It is only AFTER you finish building your wood project that you notice the termites.

Oh yes, the dreaded how to sharpen your lathe tools issue has reared its ugly head. Scary sharp is almost a buzz word now as people become fanatical over sharpening their tools.

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