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Maro2Bear

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Projects, projects, projects. Plenty of projects while the weather is nasty cold or nasty rain.

I've turned a few branches into thick dowels for turning into handles for multi-function screwdrivers. Ive decided to turn the branch round, then soak in Boiled Linseed Oil to fully impregnate the “forever” handles.....

Turned & Soaking
(top one is oak, the others are cherry)
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Happy Saturday, yesterday I drove my wheelchair up to the grocery store and got Rose some flowers, card and candy. I got back home before she woke up. She was surprised! It was the only way I could do it because I don't drive our vehicles. With her always driving it is hard for me to surprise her.
Hope everyone has a good weekend!
No wonder she loves you so much. They always say it's the thought that counts...but it's the action also.?
 

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I did blow up a baked potato once but it was in a regular oven. I was young and learning how to cook. So I poked it with a fork to see if it was done. Boy was there a bunch of crap to clean up in more ways then one.
 

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Projects, projects, projects. Plenty of projects while the weather is nasty cold or nasty rain.

I've turned a few branches into thick dowels for turning into handles for multi-function screwdrivers. Ive decided to turn the branch round, then soak in Boiled Linseed Oil to fully impregnate the “forever” handles.....

Turned & Soaking
(top one is oak, the others are cherry)
View attachment 286256
What kind of cherry is the one in the front?
 

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Happy Saturday, yesterday I drove my wheelchair up to the grocery store and got Rose some flowers, card and candy. I got back home before she woke up. She was surprised! It was the only way I could do it because I don't drive our vehicles. With her always driving it is hard for me to surprise her.
Hope everyone has a good weekend!
That’s so special... Good Job Ray.
 

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Projects, projects, projects. Plenty of projects while the weather is nasty cold or nasty rain.

I've turned a few branches into thick dowels for turning into handles for multi-function screwdrivers. Ive decided to turn the branch round, then soak in Boiled Linseed Oil to fully impregnate the “forever” handles.....

Turned & Soaking
(top one is oak, the others are cherry)
View attachment 286256

While it was 29F this morning, the sun came out and warmed to a beautiful 59F.. I did get outside to evaluate the mistletoe... I found two prospective clusters that are still out of reach with the pole saw but somehow obtainable... not sure exactly how yet....

Handles will be gorgeous of course!
 

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While it was 29F this morning, the sun came out and warmed to a beautiful 59F.. I did get outside to evaluate the mistletoe... I found two prospective clusters that are still out of reach with the pole saw but somehow obtainable... not sure exactly how yet....

Handles will be gorgeous of course!
If you happen to have a rope saw then all you need is rope and a stick or if the branch is creaky enough then just heavy rope and a rock and pull it down. To extend the polesaw then you need a fence post(metal) or 1.5" PVC. I would tie two ropes around the tree to help you manage the unwieldy length. Good Luck. Years ago I traded a buddy of mine a 1/5 of Bourbon for free climbing 60' up my tree to set a rope so I could pull lights up. What a team- he liked to climb and I don't like Bourbon but have family that does and sends me gifts!
 

Maro2Bear

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What kind of cherry is the one in the front?

The two bottom ones are from some unidentified ”cherry” wood that was dumped alongside the road and I picked up. I went back and picked up most of the remaining pieces. Top of the picnic table is now full with misc cherry logs.

Cherry Limbs All Cut Up
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The two bottom ones are from some unidentified ”cherry” wood that was dumped alongside the road and I picked up. I went back and picked up most of the remaining pieces. Top of the picnic table is now full with misc cherry logs.

Cherry Limbs All Cut Up
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Not that I'm being critical or anything, but looks to me like your poor picnic table might could use a little attention! :p
 

Maro2Bear

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While it was 29F this morning, the sun came out and warmed to a beautiful 59F.. I did get outside to evaluate the mistletoe... I found two prospective clusters that are still out of reach with the pole saw but somehow obtainable... not sure exactly how yet....

Handles will be gorgeous of course!

Thanks! Don’t kill yourself trying to reach them. Hhhm, a good blast with a 12 ga shotgun might do the trick. ?
 

Maro2Bear

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Not that I'm being critical or anything, but looks to me like your poor picnic table might could use a little attention! :p

Haaaaaa, the cobblers family has no shoes! ?

We‘ve had that table for many years now, but even with treatment, the ”non pressurized” wood decays over time.
 
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