Monthly Archives: March 2018

Gate Horse?

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Dave Fisher

Last week I was splitting up a white oak log.  I used some of the pieces to throw together a low bench to be left outside.  I was ready to shave the ends of the legs down to two inch … Continue reading →

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Spring Snow and Wood Storage

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Dave Fisher

A book that I return to often is The Heart of Thoreau’s Journals edited by Odell Shepard.  One interesting aspect is comparing Thoreau’s notes for a particular time of year to my own observances; his March to my March. Thoreau … Continue reading →

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Bookplates: Ex Libris

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Dave Fisher

Digital media has it’s place, but there’s just something about a book.  Much of that something is a book’s appeal to our senses: the smell of a book, the heft of a book, the feel of the paper against the … Continue reading →

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Walnut Necklace

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Dave Fisher

I just finished the carving on this walnut bowl.  I snapped a few photos while carving the “necklace” around the rim.  But first, a point about gouges: One gouge can be pretty versatile, depending on how you use it.  You … Continue reading →

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“When I am Among the Trees”

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Dave Fisher

Around me the trees stir in their leaves and call out, “Stay awhile.” The light flows from their branches. —Mary Oliver, from the poem “When I am Among the Trees”

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Adze Adjustments

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Dave Fisher

I’ve been getting a lot of good questions from people that, unable to find a good bowl adze, wish to make the most out of a less-than-ideal adze or refurbish an antique adze head.  I’ve written about adzes in several … Continue reading →

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