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Caleb's Bootcamp Experience (BRK)

 
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Yeah, it's just a thought.  I remember having my cloths hanging off the top railing, wallet and phone balanced somewhere else along the rail and a towel drying on the rail as well.  It kinda turned into a junky looking fort by the end of the week :)

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Brk 261
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Timber harvested, milled and applied to WL projects from the land. Taking it out of the dirt, literally.
Timber harvested, milled and applied to WL projects from the land. Taking it out of the dirt, literally.
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we don't use OSB or plywood here so 3/8x4x? is what we use in lieu.
we don't use OSB or plywood here so 3/8x4x? is what we use in lieu.
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I think these bunk steps are worth a special mention, Grey nailed the angles and the idea I had to make them a kick stand for a top heavy stability.
I think these bunk steps are worth a special mention, Grey nailed the angles and the idea I had to make them a kick stand for a top heavy stability.
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on to the HSH - now you see it
on to the HSH - now you see it
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Now you don't! if only the menial requirements of getting shit done was that easy in real life.
Now you don't! if only the menial requirements of getting shit done was that easy in real life.
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Grey pealing a salvage but if mill material to make it usable for the build.
Grey pealing a salvage but if mill material to make it usable for the build.
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The shelf design for our main shop area has been long overdue.
The shelf design for our main shop area has been long overdue.
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We ran into a material shortage and had to improvise. These 1x4x8' had to come out of 'true' 2x4 from our mill. table saw + planer = nice
We ran into a material shortage and had to improvise. These 1x4x8' had to come out of 'true' 2x4 from our mill. table saw + planer = nice
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Shelf in mid adaptation mode.
Shelf in mid adaptation mode.
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Go with the flow that only you know, and consider the rest as sketchy at best. Far be it from me to try and turn moss into a tree - for moss has a beauty same as carpet has a duty. Call me Apple, I require a minimum number of chill hours to be fruitful and crush.

 
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Chains on aggressive treads seem like bacon on a donut to me but they have a place on ice.
Chains on aggressive treads seem like bacon on a donut to me but they have a place on ice.
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The skillmill is sorted and ripping nicely and it needs large diameter logs..
The skillmill is sorted and ripping nicely and it needs large diameter logs..
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The lingering foot or more hinders movement as much as it helps, if not more. A solid learning experience and a good enough reason for most of us.
The lingering foot or more hinders movement as much as it helps, if not more. A solid learning experience and a good enough reason for most of us.

Go with the flow that only you know, and consider the rest as sketchy at best. Far be it from me to try and turn moss into a tree - for moss has a beauty same as carpet has a duty. Call me Apple, I require a minimum number of chill hours to be fruitful and crush.

 
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Brk 263
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It was 52 on Saturday and almost the same today - then the clouds took a hike to bring a breath of full fledged spring to sample. Not too shabby here in MT for early February.
It was 52 on Saturday and almost the same today - then the clouds took a hike to bring a breath of full fledged spring to sample. Not too shabby here in MT for early February.
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Approximately 1/4 of the solarium ceiling gets 3/8 paneling. The difference in the shade of panels is the difference between dead and live standing, to a major degree.
Approximately 1/4 of the solarium ceiling gets 3/8 paneling. The difference in the shade of panels is the difference between dead and live standing, to a major degree.
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Greasy noodles or quality oils combined with edge case vegetable salvage fridge mission, yes - sign me up. I usually carve out the inside bits of the jalapeños but decided I needed another level. 🥵
Greasy noodles or quality oils combined with edge case vegetable salvage fridge mission, yes - sign me up. I usually carve out the inside bits of the jalapeños but decided I needed another level. 🥵

Go with the flow that only you know, and consider the rest as sketchy at best. Far be it from me to try and turn moss into a tree - for moss has a beauty same as carpet has a duty. Call me Apple, I require a minimum number of chill hours to be fruitful and crush.

 
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BRK 264
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It's iconic, it's cliche, it means it's gonna be a good day.
It's iconic, it's cliche, it means it's gonna be a good day.
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The angle guide for the band saw showed up and that meant my 2x4 mod needed channels for the guide to move through.
The angle guide for the band saw showed up and that meant my 2x4 mod needed channels for the guide to move through.
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A perfect job for hand tools and any chance to use my black locust mallet and chisel when they're the best tools for the job is a good time.
A perfect job for hand tools and any chance to use my black locust mallet and chisel when they're the best tools for the job is a good time.
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The slabdelier made for the last RMJ was far to green to finish properly. A good sanding and some linseed later -
The slabdelier made for the last RMJ was far to green to finish properly. A good sanding and some linseed later -
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Grey and new boot bud Reid(hope I got that spelling right) getting ready to make some log cradles.
Grey and new boot bud Reid(hope I got that spelling right) getting ready to make some log cradles.
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We're back at the pumphouse project and the next step is carving our saddle hinges.. or at least that's what I'm calling them. It's 'experi-mental'
We're back at the pumphouse project and the next step is carving our saddle hinges.. or at least that's what I'm calling them. It's 'experi-mental'
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Several test fits later and it's close to fitting well enough to move forward.
Several test fits later and it's close to fitting well enough to move forward.

Go with the flow that only you know, and consider the rest as sketchy at best. Far be it from me to try and turn moss into a tree - for moss has a beauty same as carpet has a duty. Call me Apple, I require a minimum number of chill hours to be fruitful and crush.

 
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Brk 265

I must have had heck'uv'uh sleep last night because it's been a day 'n a half.  

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And it all started here
And it all started here
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one might be surprised with the situation acuity designed into these seemingly simple looking wood racks. We make our lumber stretch longer.
one might be surprised with the situation acuity designed into these seemingly simple looking wood racks. We make our lumber stretch longer.
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somebody suggested green dye and I accepted the challenge.
somebody suggested green dye and I accepted the challenge.
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So I broke my personal trail boss axe a little while back trying to pound it through a knot.
So I broke my personal trail boss axe a little while back trying to pound it through a knot.
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It was the perfect size for limbing and takes an edge fast. It's an all way round awesome axe.
It was the perfect size for limbing and takes an edge fast. It's an all way round awesome axe.
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all unsuitable and probably dangerous conifers growing and not a section of black locust long enough for even a short pack axe.
all unsuitable and probably dangerous conifers growing and not a section of black locust long enough for even a short pack axe.
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I remembered I'd salvaged some live oak from the south after a hurricane.
I remembered I'd salvaged some live oak from the south after a hurricane.
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The old hickory handle rated 1320 lbf and live oak is 2680 lbf! (the force it takes to bury a 7/16 steel ball half way.)
The old hickory handle rated 1320 lbf and live oak is 2680 lbf! (the force it takes to bury a 7/16 steel ball half way.)
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So I asked my live oak salvage partner to send a plank over. Thanks Pop!
So I asked my live oak salvage partner to send a plank over. Thanks Pop!
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I've had that Shinto rasp for a while now and it chews like a power tool.
I've had that Shinto rasp for a while now and it chews like a power tool.
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this job was going much better and caste than I'd anticipated.
this job was going much better and caste than I'd anticipated.
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To my surprise, this completely cured section of live oak was easy to work.
To my surprise, this completely cured section of live oak was easy to work.
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Give it a wedgy.. I'll admit, this part wasn't perfect all though I'd spent most of the time fitting and shaving tiny amounts.
Give it a wedgy.. I'll admit, this part wasn't perfect all though I'd spent most of the time fitting and shaving tiny amounts.
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I'm counting on the increased durability of this materials to compensate a bit for any compromises in the fit.
I'm counting on the increased durability of this materials to compensate a bit for any compromises in the fit.
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A coat of linseed and it's back in action. hopefully for a while.
A coat of linseed and it's back in action. hopefully for a while.

Go with the flow that only you know, and consider the rest as sketchy at best. Far be it from me to try and turn moss into a tree - for moss has a beauty same as carpet has a duty. Call me Apple, I require a minimum number of chill hours to be fruitful and crush.

 
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Great post!  I appreciated the detail in the pictures.

The First Axiom of Life: Don’t do dumb things.

 
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John F Dean wrote:Great post!  I appreciated the detail in the pictures.



Thanks John, first axe handle I've attempted and I'd been wanting to do something with live oak for years.  Glad you enjoyed it!

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Brk 266
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Seems like we get more Sunny days when I post these.
Seems like we get more Sunny days when I post these.
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It's been 4 months of winter here and I guess green is everyone's favorite color. It's comically faint but it's there and it was worth a try on a whim for kicks.
It's been 4 months of winter here and I guess green is everyone's favorite color. It's comically faint but it's there and it was worth a try on a whim for kicks.
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Midge the bug munch enjoying the view from her spot on top of the wood racks next to the library.
Midge the bug munch enjoying the view from her spot on top of the wood racks next to the library.
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The solarium is starting to take mountain lodge feel with the paneling moving steadily forward.
The solarium is starting to take mountain lodge feel with the paneling moving steadily forward.
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There's only one thing to make when a.boot finds a lost stash of high value ingredients like cheese and sausage - pizza!
There's only one thing to make when a.boot finds a lost stash of high value ingredients like cheese and sausage - pizza!

Go with the flow that only you know, and consider the rest as sketchy at best. Far be it from me to try and turn moss into a tree - for moss has a beauty same as carpet has a duty. Call me Apple, I require a minimum number of chill hours to be fruitful and crush.

 
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Brk 267
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Not sure if I gave this project light but here it is - if these new shelves keep the bench as clear as here all the time than, well done!
Not sure if I gave this project light but here it is - if these new shelves keep the bench as clear as here all the time than, well done!
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With the band saw working again I'm back into mallet making.
With the band saw working again I'm back into mallet making.
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all from round bit buck chunks.
all from round bit buck chunks.
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it's Saturday, so I gave myself some creative liberty.
it's Saturday, so I gave myself some creative liberty.

Go with the flow that only you know, and consider the rest as sketchy at best. Far be it from me to try and turn moss into a tree - for moss has a beauty same as carpet has a duty. Call me Apple, I require a minimum number of chill hours to be fruitful and crush.

 
Just the other day, I was thinking ... about this tiny ad:
Switching from electric heat to a rocket mass heater reduces your carbon footprint as much as parking 7 cars
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