Some days, ya just want something pretty to play with, that fits in your hand like it was made for it. 😬 calico hickory handle for a D-way skew. Yummy! #grasshopperww #woodturning #woodworking #makermade #homemadetools
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Getting skewed up
Getting skewed up! #grasshopperww #woodturning #woodworking #greenwood #madeinpdx #handmade
After rough turning a bunch of bowls, we decided to boil them! The idea is to rupture the cell walls, free the bound water, and expedite the drying process. It’s working so far! #woodturning #spaltedmaple #woodworking #greenwood #grasshopperww
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Green Wood Blues Take 1
Something we have learned from working with wood over the past year is that working wood takes time. That may seem odd, but there’s a cadence and a rhythm in making things with wood that one ignores at one’s peril. Instant gratification is not an option. Recently, we have started working with green (freshly harvested, unseasoned) wood. […]
Learning to work with green spalted maple. Using a 60 degree bevel and conventional grind on the gouge is a good start. Spewing out wet wood shavings is fun! #woodworking #spaltedmaple #greenwood #grasshopperww #woodturning