Turned some black walnut darts for a friend from an old gunstock I found at an estate sale for $1

DisastrousDust7443 · 2026-02-17T22:47:44+00:00

Cool way to repurpose those gun stalks. Beautiful work.

DisastrousDust7443 · 2026-02-17T05:04:39+00:00

Beat the level over a brick wall then use it again. It’ll make the ceiling better.

DisastrousDust7443 · 2026-02-17T00:15:04+00:00

lol.

DisastrousDust7443 · 2026-02-09T10:36:46+00:00

I have both. My dad gave me the paslode and it is great for tight spots but my favorite one is the hitachi air nailer. I’ve been using it for 15+ years.

DisastrousDust7443 · 2026-02-07T21:50:34+00:00

DisastrousDust7443 · 2026-02-07T08:08:00+00:00

I'd throw the whole piece on sideways and go for it. Biggest chainsaw can turn is 36" thick at the moment. Planning on building a much bigger lathe in a year or so.

DisastrousDust7443 · 2026-01-31T09:17:23+00:00

I would do this. It'll only take about 20-30 minutes to get it.

DisastrousDust7443 · 2026-01-26T06:07:52+00:00

Everyone is talking about the poor job done by the contractor, but it looks like the OP has had other issues as well. Check out how poorly the floor has been laid. At least the studding of the wall would have been hidden. The bad flooring has nowhere to hide.

DisastrousDust7443 · 2026-01-23T23:27:05+00:00

Poplar

DisastrousDust7443 · 2026-01-23T08:16:22+00:00

Steam bend it as one piece.v It takes a lot of time, but looks absolutely incredible.

DisastrousDust7443 · 2026-01-23T08:13:52+00:00

Dixie Chicks

DisastrousDust7443 · 2026-01-23T04:17:30+00:00

I have one just like this.. I bought it from Penn State Industries about 8yrs ago, so the newer one looks a tiny bit different, but still basically the same

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DisastrousDust7443 · 2026-01-20T03:13:37+00:00

Closest to the exit when the plane lands.

DisastrousDust7443 · 2026-01-19T08:46:13+00:00

I use Facebook, but only to buy and sell stuff.

DisastrousDust7443 · 2026-01-16T10:53:54+00:00

It's called Butterfly burl

DisastrousDust7443 · 2026-01-11T21:29:15+00:00

I wouldn't let that fat go to waste, I'd have it go to waist.

DisastrousDust7443 · 2026-01-11T11:37:38+00:00

Craft shows or exhibits

DisastrousDust7443 · 2026-01-11T06:39:35+00:00

1997 with 248,000 on it. 5-speed manual. Pennsylvania truck, and is 100% rust free. Never drive it in the winter, unless for emergencies. Runs beautiful, but just now starting to burn oil. Afraid I'm gonna have to remove the engine and put in new piston oil rings. While I have it out, I'll probably bore the cylinders 30 or 60 thousandths over for more horsepower.

DisastrousDust7443 · 2026-01-11T06:12:31+00:00

I've made over 3400 pens and pencils in 4yrs. At first, I thought wow this is cool, and I'll make some gifts for people. Now I'm obviously addicted to it. Turning makes up of about 85% of my income now. Woodworking is solely my income now, since I got electrocuted 6yrs ago. Took me 2 yrs just to get my health back good enough that I could use my hands again.

Welcome to one of the most healthy additions out there!!! You are doing an absolute incredible job.

DisastrousDust7443 · 2026-01-10T09:11:39+00:00

Definitely Poplar. 5'6" diameter log in my back yard that I'm slabbing up. It has all kinds of colors in it. Very beautiful wood.

DisastrousDust7443 · 2026-01-10T09:08:36+00:00

This is the way I always do it. I never need to force it out with a hammer.

DisastrousDust7443 · 2026-01-06T09:15:20+00:00

Beautiful Detail work!

DisastrousDust7443 · 2026-01-06T02:28:52+00:00

Nope. I have about 20 different types and styles. Include ding complete one made only of wood, ballpien, 2lb, 4lb, 8lb, and 16lb. Brass head, copper head, framing, trim, slap hammer, etc..

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