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This morning we woke to another unseasonably cool summer morning. A cold front moved through the area back on Monday and brought north winds that delighted us all. Until, that is, the unrelenting force of the Gulf of Mexico realized the error … Continue reading
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Whistling duck wading in wetland This morning, Claudia and I walked the wetland trail. The tall grass on the trail was wet with dew, making the walk a bit uncomfortable for us. That moisture was just what the doctor ordered for … Continue reading
This morning Claudia, Domino and I paddled Deep Bayou in the Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. An unseasonably cool morning prompted us up early to get in a quick paddle before starting the days work activities. We saw a lot … 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
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I’ve currently got a good selection of air dried oak (red & white) and hickory slabs, large beams and lumber for your woodworking projects . Please contact me at barrackfarms@gmail.com if you are interested in purchasing wood. I’ve included some … Continue reading
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Recently, we had the pleasure of visiting Mexico City on a work related trip. It’s one of the most incredible places on the planet. Its massive size and a population over 20 million makes it one of the very largest … Continue reading
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Last week we were fortunate enough to to be invited to this desert hideaway near Tucson to enjoy a relaxing Christmas week. Those who have spent time in the Sonoran desert already know how special it is. For those who … Continue reading
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The Lucas sawmill is first and foremost a circular blade sawmill. Mine uses a 21″ diameter 3/16″ thick 5 tooth blade to rip trees into 2×8″ and smaller boards. However, here I’m using an attachment that Lucas offers called the slabbing … Continue reading
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This years cool spring and regular summar rains have been a blessing to our Mississippi gardens. We were spared the early summer 100+ degree days we’ve seen over the last few years that burned our gardens to the ground before they … Continue reading
