It actually compares quite favorably with common species used for firewood, at least in its hardness. I’d assume that translates to its density...
Thanks. Since I’ve only been turning for 10 months, I truly appreciate the words of confidence.
This spatula is from a blank I cut from a Bradford log this winter. Initially I thought it had too much bark on the handle so I tossed it into the...
Is that a simple muffler mod with crescent shaped holes instead of round? I’m not familiar with that.
Any links to instructions? The MS290 wasn’t hard but I only did a moderate mod on it. Or is it easier to just buy an aftermarket dual port cover...
I’ve seen videos where an oem oiler was modified to increase its output but it looks a lot simpler to just install a high output oiler.
I plan on putting a 42” bar and chain and an external oiler on it for milling, with a 36” Granberg mill.
The tree service guy texted yesterday to ask me to call him. He was driving and saw a stack of Bradford pear logs in a homeowner’s driveway. He...
I decided not to go with a Chinese 660 clone. But I found a used Stihl 660 in good shape with 20” bar and chain for $525 and picked it up...
Yes, but I think it’s a blue one. I’ll know more tomorrow.
I have an MS290 I did a moderate muffler mod on. It really improved the saw. Is a muffler mod on the Chinese 660 muffler similar? I found a...
Hi folks, A local tree service guy is giving me all his Bradford pear logs. I use Bradford pear on my wood lathe as it’s a really good hardwood...
This is the vase from my mom’s Mothers Day flowers. I made a honey dipper lid for it for a dear friend back home. Turned out pretty decent and the...
A little heads up - I’ve been using Bradford pear for turning kitchen utensils and dry goods scoops on my lathe. The stuff is now my favorite wood...
It works! https://youtube.com/shorts/PkuMVIQLKfY?feature=share
Thanks! I’m building a steady rest for my Nova DVR XP lathe out of some scrap MDF and cheap used inline skates. I just finished the frame:...
A friend asked recently if I knew how to make a honey dipper. I went one better - I found this jar with a glass lid with rubber seal at the...
A friend wanted some olive wood kitchen utensils but olive wood is way too expensive. Acacia is an exotic hardwood originally from Australia....
My brother in law has been buying kits from Woodcraft for the “Camillus Titanium HT-7” knife. It’s just a blade blank and the user makes the...
Cherry is great wood to work with, and that’s what I made this kitchen utensil canister with, but I’ve got a new favorite wood. I just love...
