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Over the last 6 months, I’ve tried an epoxy finishing technique on three oak slab tables. Epoxy is an interesting process that requires a bit of practice to perfect. Working with epoxy forces one to pay attention to a variety … Continue reading
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Recently, I set up a “jig” to flatten or plane large slabs of wood previously cut on the portable sawmill. The jig features a 2″ x 12″ micro-lam or LVL beam ripped in half the long way. The beam was … Continue reading
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This 13″ x 28″ solid red oak cutting board received a couple of coats of non-toxic mineral oil and a wax treatment (not what you are thinking although a shot of mineral oil and a wax never hurt anybody) and … Continue reading
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In the hardwood bottom-lands of the Mississippi Delta, large oaks, maples and hickorys die every day. Some just get old and fall. Some are unlucky enough to get struck by lightning and crash to the ground suddenly. In any … Continue reading
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This hickory table uses 1×4″ boards that were reassembled using a biscuit joiner to give the appearance of a solid slab. The bark on the edge pieces were kept for added interest and gives the table a rustic look. … Continue reading
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The hickory table made it’s way through the shipping process to Seattle and is shown here installed in it’s new living room. I got a message that the table passed the cat test and the picture below seems to confirm. … Continue reading
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I found this tree standing dead about 4 years ago in the woods behind my house. Death by thunderstorm surprised this beauty. The top of the tree, shattered by a sudden lightning strike, lay on the ground next to … Continue reading
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I finally finished the “Flintstone” table, then shipped it and installed it in our apartment in Mexico City. It is really nice to have a couple of pieces of furniture from home around so we don’t get too homesick. The … Continue reading
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Previous posts described the sawmill slabbing attachment in detail. http://barrackfarms.com/wordpress/lucas-sawmill-slabbing-attachment/ Here we have a rustic coffee table design made entirely from slabs cut with the sawmill last summer. After rough cutting with the chain saw, the curves in the base … Continue reading
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After 3 years in storage, some of the first white and red oak I processed through the sawmill has been converted into this variation on a traditional workbench design for woodworking. It features a super heavy “L” shaped end vice … Continue reading
