Category Archives: Wood

Time well spent

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Isaac

I spent a few hours this weekend cutting up a small cherry tree that came down in one of this winter’s ice storms. The sumptuous spring weather, the screams of the chainsaw (I do like most any kind of saw, … Continue reading →

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Catching up on walnut crotch handles

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Isaac

For all of you who have saws with walnut crotch handles on order, this should be welcome news. After a lot of sawmill tours, phone calls, and online searches, I finally have enough walnut crotch to make a sizable dent … Continue reading →

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A large pear log

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Isaac

One of the best parts about making saws is the excellent cover it provides for buying and hoarding lumber for future handles. Whether it’s a small piece I find in a firewood pile or a large log on a woodlot, … Continue reading →

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Where wood comes from…

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Isaac

Yes I know it grows on trees, but the transformation of trees into usable lumber has fascinated me for some time now. One of my favorite garage sale finds is a Stihl 025 chainsaw, which has been an invaluable aid … Continue reading →

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