Coydon Wallham

Jessee Es wrote:In the afternoon,

I've heard some people complain in the past about boot threads that contain too many cat pictures. In contrast, I have to say that the third from the last picture in that last post is both highly relevant and extremely cute. Well done...

Esteban Ademovski wrote:

Coydon Wallham wrote:You planning to put the saddle cuts in the seat log or the feet logs?

I'm planning to put the saddle cuts onto the feet logs, just as I seen from a few examples around basecamp ...

Going through Yellowstone on my way home from Wheaton Labs a few years ago, I saw three log benches all along the roads through the park. Almost all of them were rotted out with the feet no longer supporting the seat. They all had the saddle cut into the feet also.

Having the saddle cut into the feet leaves a flat surface between the logs for moisture to collect and sit on. With the saddle cut into the seat instead, the feet remain round on top and more prone to drain off any moisture...

https://permies.com/wiki/99566/pep-woodworking/log-bench-PEP-BB-roundwood

You planning to put the saddle cuts in the seat log or the feet logs?

Fox James wrote:There was a stage when ceramic fibre was used as a roll inside a tube but that has proven to be a health hazard and no longer recommended.

Can you elaborate on what the hazard is and what proof was offered?

Last I heard, Superwool was unhazardous as sold so safe to use in construction, but obtained the qualities of regular rock wool once fired to the temps seen inside a rocket riser. A mask was recommended while performing maintenance to avoid lung irritation. I haven't seen mention of evidence that the problem extends beyond that in this forum...

Have you considered some sort of drying rack on or suspended over the mass like in the fisher price house and the solarium?

Stephen B. Thomas wrote:Besides, would the deepfake RMHD actually admit to not knowing how to do draw-boring...? They probably would have just hallucinated something about the process, amirite...?

I actually assumed it would have to be one of the more advanced agents to infiltrate the Coderanch database and take over your Permies account...!

Stephen B. Thomas wrote:These poles are to be fitted together in the main doorway of the willow feeder we're building out. Here's a rare photo of me (AKA "the Rocky Mountain Hirsute Dipshit") in another round of test fittings.

No orange hat = AI deep fake, nice try Skynet! What happened to the real Stephen?

You are using the granite as the top of the bench? I did that on one of my builds, nothing over or under it. Looks great, but  heats up REALLY hot when the system is running- the clients have to keep cushions on it most of the heating season to make use of it.

Though I suspect Rock would love to have access to the surface if you get any cold weather...

My "stove" is just the barrel on a regular ol RMH, but I use it for everything that requires heat. I use an induction burner or propane camp stove when I am not running the heater. It is sort of a relief now that heating season is starting and I get free cooking, as the induction burner I use my solar power with does a rather poor job of cooking. The barrel offers a large surface for many items and ways to vary the heat delivery through implement or grill placement. I'm currently on the hunt to scavenge one of those old Weber grill covers as they are the same diameter as a standard barrel (23") and I'd like to play with an impromptu oven option...

I should also add that Tag Alder does not usually grow smooth- I took the straightest pieces I could find but the Longhaus still has a bumpy surface where irregularities stick out along the ribs...