tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47674156850586741512024-03-05T13:58:45.137-05:00CARPEntryDIEMcarpe lignum:<br>find wood,<br>build your world!Jeremiahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06616766070922386057noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767415685058674151.post-41835121787770615752013-07-31T11:55:00.002-04:002013-07-31T12:08:09.578-04:00Quickie Work Bench : A table from six scraps<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last year I pulled these six scrap boards from of a dumpster behind an old Ingles. They're pretty badly cupped but otherwise solid, hard yellow pine 2x12s.</div>
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It's amazing what people get rid of during a tear-out.</div>
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I squared up the boards and made some rips.</div>
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All of the wood for this project is stacked on the left. The only scraps are on the right.<br />
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You may have noticed that for way too long I have worked without a bench. Cuts were made out on the deck and most pieces were assembled on the floor.<br />
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So this is long overdue. </div>
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It's a simple design from scrap lumber and it went together quickly. If every project could be like this...<br />
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I won't be making any more cuts out here.</div>
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This helper really digs it. </div>
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He also helped me install additional bracing from the leftover cutoffs.</div>
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Little known fact about furniture biology: tables asexually reproduce more tables. It's a fascinating life cycle.<br />
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It took some time to ID it, but I have arrived at Paulownia, or Princess tree. It is native to China and grows at an alarming rate. I had already decided it would make great legs for my daughter's new loft bed before I learned of Paulownia's traditional uses in China and Japan. One tradition is to plant one when a daughter is born. It will mature when she does and the tree is then cut and carved into various items as wedding gifts. Most common of these is a chest or dresser.<br />
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Paulownia sports enormous heart-shaped leaves.</div>
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(preparing to rip it down the middle)</div>
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(mark for the outside rip)</div>
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I discovered the heart wood is much like styrofoam. Growth rings would indicate this tree is only 3 or 4 years old - it was at least twenty feet tall and this wasn't the thickest part of the trunk.</div>
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Then I had a startling encounter: </div>
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A very large beetle flew up onto the porch.</div>
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It is the Big Eyed Elater, a beautiful click bug over 2 inches long!<br />
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And back to work . . .</div>
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I split the two halves and used a grinder to debark the quarters.<br />
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(the oiled posts have a nice luster)</div>
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These posts will be used to elevate a donated bed. It hasn't arrived yet, but when the time comes I will use more of the same Paulownia for the ladder and railings.Jeremiahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06616766070922386057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767415685058674151.post-88178297407212552892013-06-28T04:33:00.000-04:002013-06-28T13:04:05.149-04:00Mystery hardwood revealed: it's an end table!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Don't be confused; it's not the world's smallest end table. It is the most engaging of the 96 little tiles I sliced from an old timber.<br />
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I kept that timber for a reason, but for a long time it was unremarkable, waiting for the right moment to speak to me.<br />
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While organizing the workshop, I saw some mold on one end and went outside to cut it away. That's when the timber spake, "Behold, my intoxicating fresh end grain and sawdust like a terra cotta murder scene."<br />
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I decided to slice it into tiles. Wanting to preserve the distinct rough-sawn marks on either side, I ripped them off first.<br />
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I liked the little slats, so I sliced the timber into three sections to cut two more at the same width.<br />
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Any subtle change in the light or the surface reflects in the coloration and natural luster.<br />
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(first layout attempt)</div>
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(from <a href="http://carpentrydiem.blogspot.com/2013/06/reboot.html" target="_blank">Reboot</a>)</div>
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This end-grain wood floor was the original inspiration. </div>
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I'll be going with the layout below:</div>
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I can now see an end table coming together. The tiles will be wrapped in rails, those four slats ripped from the same timber. From the house where I found the timber I also salvaged some old tongue and groove flooring painted a pale aqua and various weathered boards. The T&G will serve as a base for the tiles and from one weathered board I'll create legs.<br />
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It really doesn't smell like Cedar. It's rich and earthy and behaves more like Walnut, besides the purplish cast and clay colored sawdust. The man who built and lived in that house milled the wood from his own land; I can't imagine it's not indigenous. Despite looking different in every photo, the tone is consistent throughout so it can't be stained. I'm still not sure what kind of wood it is, but I am sure I love it!Jeremiahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06616766070922386057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767415685058674151.post-53035639036537489362013-06-27T23:59:00.000-04:002013-07-24T16:49:21.652-04:00Not So Monthly Art Feature : Conversation with North Carolina's Bob Trotman<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<i>Winston-Salem native Bob Trotman is a self-taught sculptor working out of rural Casar, NC. Three of his charged busts were on display in 2011 at Blue Spiral 1's </i>WOOD Moving Forward<i> exhibition in Asheville, NC. Our conversation follows.</i><br />
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JRun: Many sculptors seek emotional expression in clay, steel, bronze, or stone. How did you discover wood as an emotional medium?<br />
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<a href="http://www.bobtrotman.com/" target="_blank">Bob Trotman</a>: I make everything in fired clay (terra cotta) before carving it in wood. The clay <i>is</i> where much of the creativity happens. I formulate my ideas in clay first and then cut and assemble the wood to realize the model.<br />
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The wood never dictates the form or idea for me, but I value the moral (and mortal) quality it imparts to my figures. Wood was the first material I tried, originally in 8th grade shop class, later as a back to-the-earth hippie in the early 70's. It is readily available, pleasant to work with, durable, and beautiful to behold. It also has a populist vernacular quality that I like. I am following in the tradition of religious carvings, ship's figureheads, and tobacconists' Indians, but with a dark twist for my chronicles of corporate purgatory. Still it's Americana in a way, the story, not of our heyday, but rather our decline. Wood has an honest, human quality that I favor. It is the flesh of trees.<br />
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JR: Americana is certainly an appropriate association. Would you also describe your work as contemporary folk art?<br />
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BT: Folk art is usually attributed to the naive, and while I am self-taught, I am not naive. My work does have the populist tradition in common with folk art, though.<br />
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JR: While we are breaking down labels, your work is sometimes connected with Absurdism and also Figurative Expressionism . . . <br />
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BT: I have said it represented an absurdist narrative of corporate purgatory, absurdist not because of an art movement, but because you would never see the sorts of things I am showing. I don't think that the greedy and powerful really suffer very often as a result of their misdeeds. So I try to take care of that in my imaginary world. It's not Expressionism. That involved much more distortion and crudity of fracture.<br />
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JR: I would agree that your use of fracture is not at all crude. Can you speak of the importance of checking in your work?<br />
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BT: I like the cracks (Wabi-sabi = the Japanese appreciation of the beauty of imperfection). I try to position the cracks so that they add to the emotion expressed in the piece.<br />
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JR: You seem to have a very deep connection to wood. Is there a special place from which you source your materials?<br />
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BT: I use basswood and poplar. In the larger figures I use poplar (from logs) for the bodies and basswood for the heads, hands and feet. The smaller figures are all basswood. The poplar comes from logs I buy at local sawmills or cut myself. It cracks as it dries. The basswood, which grows in northern climes, comes on a big truck from a dealer in Charlotte. It is kiln-dried and must be ordered in lots of 1000 board-feet or more.<br />
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JR: When I look at your story, and your work, it is an inspiration and a reminder: that dedication and skill will stil pay off, even for an artist. There are labels thrown onto unsuccessful artists, especially in youth - immature, layabout, druggie, misfit, etc. And then there is the reality of the starving artist . . .<br />
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BT: ". . .dedication and skill will still pay off, even for an artist." I'd say, "<i>especially</i> for an artist." A good motto for the artist is: "They can't stop me from being an artist!" It is wise to be aware of the cliches about artists, which you mention, and do one's best not to accept them uncritically because they become self-fulfilling and self-defeating. There may be a niche that society puts you in, but you don't have to accept that. Part of being an artist is to create an independent sense of your own worth and not to passively accept what society may lay on you. You have to be proactive rather than reactive.<br />
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How do you measure success? Who decides that? You or them? Here again, you have to take charge. Nobody is going to do this for you. If you measure success as making a lot of money, you will perceive yourself one way. If you measure it as being able to live an interesting life doing work you like, you will see yourself in a different way. It may not be the way society sees you, but it is up to you to create the story that plays in your head. It's part of being an artist.<br />
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You start with the work you want to make. You make it for yourself. Everything else is secondary. How do you support that work? Day job? Teaching? Some combination? You have to figure it out strategically. "Work smarter, not harder."<br />
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JR: Did you struggle through poverty to get where you are today? Or did you fall back on a good day job to pay the bills and then burn the midnight oil on your art?<br />
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BT: From the very beginning I decided to keep my overhead as low as possible: to live where it was very cheap and sell where it was expensive. So my wife Jane and I fixed up an old farmhouse (no mortgage) out in the country, 25 miles from any town, and traveled to New York and other big cities for marketing purposes. At first we drew our water from a well with a bucket. Wood heat. Hand tools in the studio. That was the mid-70s, but we were hippies and it was fun, not a hardship. Not having grown up poor, 'poverty' was a novelty for me. I had been a teacher for a few years before that and had never really done physical labor. I found it liberating.<br />
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JR: Can you share any fresh work that shows your newest direction/excursion?<br />
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BT: Shaker, 2012, maquette, terra cotta. 7" long.<br />
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This may be scaled up and carved in wood eventually. <br />
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I am also beginning to make kinetic work. You might want to include this video of Minder:<br />
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JR: Where can we see your art in the future?<br />
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BT: My next big show will be at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond in 2014. <br />
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Thanks,<br />
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[Bonus Material: Inverted Utopias at the NC Museum of Art, 2010-2011] <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="300" mozallowfullscreen="" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/32273506?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="400"></iframe>Jeremiahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06616766070922386057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767415685058674151.post-48267142160256372752013-06-21T10:18:00.000-04:002013-06-28T04:40:59.401-04:00Nope, it's not wood: introducing TRANSMigraI have finally opened a new blog dedicated to motorcycle fabrication and artwork: <a href="http://transmigra.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">TRANSMigra</a>.<br />
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Here is a last hurrah: <a href="http://transmigra.blogspot.com/2013/06/new-work-aluminum-overdraft-custom-fxr.html" target="_blank">Aluminum Overdraft</a>.</div>
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In case you are wondering, yes I have a contract with Clover.</div>
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We <a href="http://carpentrydiem.blogspot.com/2013/06/adventures-in-sierra-nevada-land.html" target="_blank">left off</a> with an array of boards reclaimed from Sierra Nevada.</div>
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From the first stack of wood I salvaged from smaller pallets, I set to making structural members. Using the rip fence on my trusty little circular saw, the heavy duty supports were ripped in half.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNbyj28TIBUhH7oa6_1D1_-9UqRjM4e2nAofpE6x0YOqikhykck9Bgy5uQY4AojmEIpUdDdFWNAQ8GZAAdGzoxJGZXwx8LjuLZh8W5I-805S-TFIMfymtmdqxo1G3vyz8VNZ5Xhyphenhyphenov3to/s1600/01Q06+ripping+pallet+boards.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ripping down heavy-dut pallet supports to salvage for use in a rabbit hutch" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNbyj28TIBUhH7oa6_1D1_-9UqRjM4e2nAofpE6x0YOqikhykck9Bgy5uQY4AojmEIpUdDdFWNAQ8GZAAdGzoxJGZXwx8LjuLZh8W5I-805S-TFIMfymtmdqxo1G3vyz8VNZ5Xhyphenhyphenov3to/s400/01Q06+ripping+pallet+boards.jpg" title="let it rip" width="300" /></a></div>
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This yielded twelve sticks at 42" to use for framing.</div>
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As I went, selecting boards to fill in a complete sketch and ripping where required, the wood was painted to finish prep.I chose a dark purple from the return section of a local mega-chain hardware store. I usually try to snag my paint from these racks at a big discount.<br />
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The idea is to provide a complete base coat on all surfaces of the untreated lumber, even unexposed end-grain cuts when possible. The final coat will come from only half a quart of a brilliant red, which should create a streaky, rustic finish as it fights to cover the darker purple.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTEkIj-CUkR2XOKjnMkg2ucUynHr5YIBqG8XL4Nl8TxdsGQoRiz7fVSumUAY8XUWUfvwiWlFg96Amt7NV0D7gIYxQ49WPsmenk45j3ZZ34vuvkZl3anX08AYCG6A0bmPUBi_BOl-KSR1I/s1600/01Q08+first+frame.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="first step toward framing, front and back frames are painted on end grain and countersink holes" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTEkIj-CUkR2XOKjnMkg2ucUynHr5YIBqG8XL4Nl8TxdsGQoRiz7fVSumUAY8XUWUfvwiWlFg96Amt7NV0D7gIYxQ49WPsmenk45j3ZZ34vuvkZl3anX08AYCG6A0bmPUBi_BOl-KSR1I/s400/01Q08+first+frame.jpg" title="framed wall for the front side of covered portion of the hutch" width="300" /></a></div>
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Basic framing is completed before transporting material to the site. I painted hidden end grains and countersink holes on the front and back walls of the covered portion of the hutch.<br />
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Here is the rough framing for the covered section of the hutch.</div>
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Now with siding complete, it begins to feel like home.</div>
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The open section is connected and the front door is tested.</div>
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The front and back door function with simple block latches.</div>
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The metal roof was cut from a piece of scrap. Most of the fasteners were leftovers or salvage from previous projects. Rubber washer screws, elevator bolts, mesh and fence staples were purchased new.</div>
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A big thank you goes out to Don Schjeldahl of Sierra Nevada for the opportunity. And also to the Rimer family for trusting me to build this fun and fulfilling little farm house. If anyone has a truck and an idea, I would love to gather more wood from Mills River and build another dream . . .</div>
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Jeremiahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06616766070922386057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767415685058674151.post-7859433160710271772013-06-14T03:18:00.000-04:002013-06-19T21:37:50.560-04:00Adventures in Sierra Nevada Land: Clover's Rabbit Hutch Part I<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In my <a href="http://carpentrydiem.blogspot.com/2013/06/reboot.html" target="_blank">ReBoot</a>, I offered a dedicated post to Clover's rabbit hutch. I have so many fun images that I've split it into two parts. The story begins in Mills River, North Carolina where Sierra Nevada Brewing Company is busy constructing the largest 'craft brewery' I could ever imagine.<br />
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Through Kitty Love of the Asheville Area Arts Council, I learned of a call to local artisans: to collect and make good use of abundant crates and pallets before they should be turned to mulch! <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_lZl2iIcgGy3psgu6EY-zaQex2li9aOML9PQ9e6zp1biCif-leoQmW5KZamv0hHek6J4_JmL57K1NOo9MN84B7XvxzeQrBLZI6S32nzEWA63C7HOLJjw6pYz_5YcxklOipjseehDR72g/s1600/01Q01c+pallets+and+crates+at+Sierra+Nevada.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="pallets built with a 17-foot diameter arc to transport stainless steel fermentation tanks" border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_lZl2iIcgGy3psgu6EY-zaQex2li9aOML9PQ9e6zp1biCif-leoQmW5KZamv0hHek6J4_JmL57K1NOo9MN84B7XvxzeQrBLZI6S32nzEWA63C7HOLJjw6pYz_5YcxklOipjseehDR72g/s1600/01Q01c+pallets+and+crates+at+Sierra+Nevada.jpg" title="I'm thinking . . . skate park" width="400" /></a></div>
These pallets are built with a 17-foot diameter arc to transport <a href="http://www.sierranevada.com/blog/north-carolina-brewery/over-the-ocean-and-through-the-woods" target="_blank">60-foot tall stainless steel fermentation tanks</a> from Germany! You can see some of the tanks towering in the background.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQYHdW2DCFgrN1nIrbteAX0vCUnM97aZZKwRS_Xfgq97opazZXJQs6tILI5UE3d8xgSPtuudFU0IBv6j9BHb4tOghFw6AJaC724oNZXR-buEInV1GSzlwKg51iVhyphenhyphenc1EwtHHSdvmqlMDs/s1600/01Q01e+plywood+at+Sierra+Nevada.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="plywood scraps availabe for repurposing at the Mills River Sierra Nevada Brewery site" border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQYHdW2DCFgrN1nIrbteAX0vCUnM97aZZKwRS_Xfgq97opazZXJQs6tILI5UE3d8xgSPtuudFU0IBv6j9BHb4tOghFw6AJaC724oNZXR-buEInV1GSzlwKg51iVhyphenhyphenc1EwtHHSdvmqlMDs/s1600/01Q01e+plywood+at+Sierra+Nevada.jpg" title="plywood scraps in good condition" width="400" /> </a></div>
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It just goes on and on. These images don't even show everything. Don,
the Site Manager, took me around from pile to pile so I could see what
was available. Along the way he educated me on Sierra Nevada's green building initiatives. However, I wasn't permitted to take images of the actual building sites.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvLBJGdMKS5rGh_ZoXTNSvBQy5NgCtj_AZwurpY0ofXPS6UTzTnVKF07QWaQz9sfBmy7_qATrVBB8ywaLTtVfaY1gt4JDL6MG-QxZYBmMr62vVW0uEA752HRCZXWHnshbdj_WtQIUOaq4/s1600/01Q01+pallets+and+crates+at+Sierra+Nevada.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="endless array of pallet wood available at Sierra Nevada's new Mills River brewery." border="0" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvLBJGdMKS5rGh_ZoXTNSvBQy5NgCtj_AZwurpY0ofXPS6UTzTnVKF07QWaQz9sfBmy7_qATrVBB8ywaLTtVfaY1gt4JDL6MG-QxZYBmMr62vVW0uEA752HRCZXWHnshbdj_WtQIUOaq4/s1600/01Q01+pallets+and+crates+at+Sierra+Nevada.jpg" title="panorama barely suggests the vastness of the loot on hand" width="640" /></a></div>
We joked that the stack pictured below is only lacking a few posts and drying in and you have an instant cabin with a deck!<br />
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Unfortunately, two standard sized pallets was all that I could fit into the Love Machine that day.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj9wVpW2iJRJzszwlv1-4r902OadWSoc_qedRkySgWkSMHRn1S8351P8Qrk1qv1fRJR4j-HgoMHoAviloZVyR-BX30P3nyby-4fERtt3TmjqfWFXa25qNpPJOtSgotbJssklSzmwvPdRs/s1600/01Q02+day1+laden+love+machine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Asheville Love Machine can hold only two standard pallets" border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj9wVpW2iJRJzszwlv1-4r902OadWSoc_qedRkySgWkSMHRn1S8351P8Qrk1qv1fRJR4j-HgoMHoAviloZVyR-BX30P3nyby-4fERtt3TmjqfWFXa25qNpPJOtSgotbJssklSzmwvPdRs/s1600/01Q02+day1+laden+love+machine.jpg" title="poor little Asheville Love Machine at full capacity" width="400" /></a></div>
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Back home, I set to the task of deconstructing my scrawny pallets. The larger one contained some decent boards and lumber. Virtually all of the wood available was heat-treated and so dimensionally stable and (relatively) free of insects. <br />
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The next day, I lured Justin into the fray. He came for a short visit with Charlie. <br />
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We grabbed three long pallets similar to the one below. The largest was a couple feet longer than this one.</div>
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Cutting the boards loose proved to be the quickest way of disassembly.
Someone in Germany went overboard with the ring-shank nails . . . </div>
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We agreed that for the use of his truck, Justin should take the choice material: straight clean pine timbers.<br />
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We had two other helpers along that day and they were thrilled to tour the Brewery site. After all, they were required to wear hard hats. This one is destined to have his tongue carried away by birds: <br />
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They did a wonderful job of neatly stacking the boards upstairs in my workshop.<br />
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Just kidding; I had to do that part. But they did happily bring it all upstairs while Justin and I were busy cutting and whacking away.<br />
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The next day, I graded and stacked the wood; now I am ready to get to it!<br />
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How's this for synchronicity? Sixteen prime boards (relatively uncupped, unbowed, unchecked & untwisted) and the number sixteen randomly appears twice. In the end I needed exactly these sixteen boards for siding on Clover's rabbit hutch . . .<br />
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I might make a cutting board from the top piece there. I wonder, would that knothole be annoying or useful?Jeremiahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06616766070922386057noreply@blogger.com0Mills River, NC, USA35.3884479 -82.56678899999997235.1813099 -82.889512499999967 35.5955859 -82.244065499999977tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767415685058674151.post-70203353001621140882013-06-12T20:47:00.000-04:002013-06-25T17:12:19.647-04:00ReBoot: material pile<br />
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(Mom's old boots)</div>
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Time has certainly been happening for a while since I last published.<br />
As you might expect, material has been piling up, like scrap wood.<br />
What follows is a year in a life, a good year gone by.<br />
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This dresser was decrepit, musty, and delaminating. Hours went into rehabbing its function before I could get down to aesthetics. A good helper helped me to an imaginative transformation when we began to peel off the layers. And of course the finished product needed some pink.<br />
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Then there was a real job: good while it lasted, a fair share of suffering, plenty of laughter and in the end it ended. I found myself working in very beautiful places. Wonderful old scraps were commonly found and in them I rejoiced.<br />
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I certainly didn't care enough for my health and safety, but here I am still alive.</div>
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At times, this work afforded me places of space and of peace.</div>
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With the family, I visited a workshop of some boatwrights.</div>
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In Hickory, I trapped four racoons in three days. First came ginormous Purina-fed Rocky and then his perhaps-mate Ramona. Then there was Beezus, Ramona's perhaps-little-sister, pictured below. Yet another, even smaller raccoon was next and I took perhaps-Rocky&Ramona's-lovechild very far away.<br />
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After this Rocky and Ramona returned and we had a serious talk in which Rocky was told they should never come back. And they never did.<br />
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With Justin and Charlie I helped repair roof, soffit, fascia, and rafter tails on a much-loved old family getaway on Lake Norman. We also cleared much brush and fashioned a new cover for the pump house.<br />
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Justin visited me in Asheville when I learned that <a href="http://www.sierranevada.com/" target="_blank">Sierra Nevada Brewing Company</a> is giving away very good crate lumber. As massive equipment and machinery are unpacked at their new east coast flagship in <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/30/sierra-nevada-east_n_1241694.html" target="_blank">Mills River</a>, high-grade mostly-German crates are free for the taking. Don, the Site Manager, gave me a little tour and a run-down of the incredible efforts they are making to reduce the impact on the environment.<br />
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(a very small sample of what is available)</div>
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Pictured above is one of the helpers who moved my share of the booty upstairs.<br />
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I took on a week of work on my Mom's land, a general farm-and-garden variety: replaced a barn-post, cleaned and repaired metal roof and gutters, built raised beds, mixed trenches for asparagus, hauled well over two tons of fieldstone down a steep mountain pasture with a wheelbarrow, and hung a new swing.<br />
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I even managed to make it all fun!<br />
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Now it may seem impossible, but my next caged animal is even cuter than the last:<br />
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Clover the Bunny now has a new home, built almost entirely from Sierra Nevada pallet boards.<br />
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This one will definitely be getting a dedicated post before long.<br />
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And finally, awhile back I was inspired by this hardwood floor in a little furniture shop, old and honest.<br />
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And now I know to what end.</div>
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ps -I believe the "tea-biscuits" in the last image are aged Southern Red Cedar. I'm slicing them from a rough sawn timber cutoff I found in a closet tear out. I'm not an expert on ID-ing hardwoods so if anyone has a better idea, let's hear it. But let's not belabor the identification, or we might end up like <a href="http://funhoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Identifying-Wood-Yep-Its-Wood.jpg" target="_blank">this guy.</a></div>
Jeremiahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06616766070922386057noreply@blogger.com0North Carolina, USA35.7595731 -79.01929969999997629.124975099999997 -89.346448199999969 42.394171099999994 -68.692151199999984tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767415685058674151.post-58551275964591785262012-05-18T01:17:00.000-04:002012-05-18T01:44:25.862-04:00What's Up?North Carolina's Bob Trotman is June's featured artist. Post questions for him in the comments of this post.<br />
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I have done a lot of repair and some festival-going in the last week and a half. A few beautiful mashup things were sold quickly and I don't have pictures. One was an 80's shaped hardwood desk base that I matched up with a vintage sheet of bird's eye maple veneer plywood for the top. The bottom layer of the bird's eye looked like weathered leather but it may have been a severely distressed finish applied very thick? About 40x22, 7-layer finish ply with a drawer pull (type of thing) cut out along one edge - the most unique piece of scrap I've run into in a long time!<br />
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On this Formica table, I painted the legs burgundy.<br />
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Then I built Icehouse II bookcase on commission:<br />
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Starting with the door (backing), I cut of the bottom to make it even and to clean off a thin layer of woodrot in the endgrain. The worn, graffitied door was beaten apart from the sides of the tool cabinet it once enclosed, so splintered edges were split off with a chisel. I then wire brushed away the loose paint chips and triple-coated it with water-based polyurethane front and back.(4 layers on exposed endgrain) The hinges were busted off to remove this one, but the bent latch is intact and rotates freely. (<a href="http://carpentrydiem.blogspot.com/2012/04/promise-is-promise-wheres-my-update.html">Icehouse I Bookcase</a> also had hinges)<br />
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The side panels are cut from the plywood back of a very strange old stereo cabinet. I may cannibalize the rest and will try to remember to take pictures of it first. I gave bits of the componentry to Susan for the future making of a Bot.<br />
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The shelves are the very last of the shelf-stock donated by our neighbor Sam from a library tear-out in the early 90s. (<a href="http://carpentrydiem.blogspot.com/2012/03/back-to-familiar-territory.html">Previously</a>, I guessed they had come from a prior incarnation at 201 Haywood Rd.) I lost the shop countersink for about a week, so I used a flat auger bit in its absence. With a wide pilot, the flat recess created by the auger seems to create a lock-tight effect when the wood screws bite in at the end. So, lesson learned: losing tools leads to innovation. Lose your tools often as long as you are certain to find them again later.<br />
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<br />Jeremiahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06616766070922386057noreply@blogger.com2Asheville, NC, USA35.6009452 -82.55401535.4976602 -82.7119435 35.7042302 -82.39608650000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767415685058674151.post-53029898705808856662012-05-03T05:22:00.000-04:002012-05-18T12:42:11.826-04:00JRun presents : monthly art feature : Interview with Ron van der Ende<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<i>I discovered Dutch woodworking artist Ron van der Ende on <a href="http://www.emptykingdom.com/main/">Empty Kingdom</a>. Soon after, I contacted him about featuring his work on CARPEntryDIEM. He was remarkably open about his passion and process. Following is a portion of our conversations.</i><br />
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JRun: When did scrap material begin to fuel the majority of your work?<br />
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Ron van der Ende: I started restricting myself to old wood as material for my
sculptures in 1996 because it boasts a wealth of color and texture, it
is readily available and inexpensive, and because it is inherently
'imperfect'. Sometimes it looks like it has been touched a million
times. It feels good to make something of value from such a modest
material.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7sQ76ptX0fY6i2AYaFVFWnYa8gwnVgwF6qGBsvWwsrvLNanBgLxGgqxal95_plaPyZ09u4ByZKmAFuE6ET2RLcDFRefSvy9Yvo0qrQPBbwyKxh4ONJXZxaz1Ku1Jmvk9mqLiT-NSXMcc/s1600/Ron+van+der+Ende+Axonometric+Array+2008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Ron van der Ende Axonometric Array 2008 bas-relief in reclaimed timbers, size variable ca. 7m50 x 3m50 x 25cm Built on assignment for WORM alternative music and film venue in Rotterdam (on permanent display)" border="0" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7sQ76ptX0fY6i2AYaFVFWnYa8gwnVgwF6qGBsvWwsrvLNanBgLxGgqxal95_plaPyZ09u4ByZKmAFuE6ET2RLcDFRefSvy9Yvo0qrQPBbwyKxh4ONJXZxaz1Ku1Jmvk9mqLiT-NSXMcc/s400/Ron+van+der+Ende+Axonometric+Array+2008.jpg" title="Ron van der Ende Axonometric Array 2008" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Axonometric Array, 2008 (studio)</td></tr>
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JR: "...touched a million times." I love that idea; some of your work really wants to be touched. So, how did found wood bring you to bas-relief?<br />
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RvdE: I vividly remember having my 'eureka!' moment. It suddenly dropped into
my head that I could work in this material almost flat to produce a
large and light sculpture. I realized instantaneously that it could be
done, that it would be possible to do cars and limitless other subjects.
That I would not need any detailed technical drawings but just one
photograph. And that the result would be unique and spectacular and sell
like hot cakes.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY5SA3ThHLyBdMGI4b8NrOa9wZhutbBf2VplpZEslgkMbBWJ_IjsQz4VMqD1N75AJtdNgt30rOcK3izIZbfD_fRSLAnwn3OTsqC-HKwDEIyYBpwN0rpXD_v1g-G6SXHTox1e9eNiu8sdY/s1600/Ron+van+der+Ende+Fly+Over+2002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Ron van der Ende Fly Over 2002 bas-relief in old wood. 350x210x20cm. Built on assignment for Hogeschool Rotterdam (Rotterdam University)" border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY5SA3ThHLyBdMGI4b8NrOa9wZhutbBf2VplpZEslgkMbBWJ_IjsQz4VMqD1N75AJtdNgt30rOcK3izIZbfD_fRSLAnwn3OTsqC-HKwDEIyYBpwN0rpXD_v1g-G6SXHTox1e9eNiu8sdY/s400/Ron+van+der+Ende+Fly+Over+2002.jpg" title="Ron van der Ende Fly Over 2002" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
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JR: An influence from photography is not at all surprising, but it never occurred to me. The work plays with flatness and dimensionality, so maybe photography is just hiding in plain sight.<br />
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RvdE: It felt then (and it feels now) like I have stumbled upon a continent of
possibilities that is mine alone to explore. And twelve years on, there
is still so much opportunity to develop and grow.<br />
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It allows me to use both painterly and sculptural solutions.
Because of the 'illusion' it tends to draw people in, also people
without any existing fondness for art. Also I always liked the idea of a
fixed vantage point for anybody looking at a sculpture because it is a
big nono with the crafts teachers. In fact it is the same with the use
of colors. I'm a bit of a rebel in my own modest way!<br />
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JR: Where do you collect most of your scraps?<br />
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RvdE: Most of my material I find in the streets. I find it myself or my
friends call to report a dumpster/skip with interesting materials. </div>
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RvdE: It has shifted a little bit to buying materials at specialized stores
because not as many material is being thrown away as a couple of years
ago. People are making their own fake <a href="http://www.dwell.com/articles/Interview-Piet-Hein-Eek.html">Piet Hein Eek</a> furniture with it.
Sometimes I buy stuff from the internet, like in 2008 I bought a lot of
two hundred and fifty antique doors. That makes a full truckload!</div>
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JR: Have you developed relationships by collecting scraps from practical woodworkers or other artists?</div>
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RvdE: Not really. The scraps have to be old you know. </div>
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JR: I know some old woodworkers here in Asheville. Maybe I will send you a few of their scraps.<br />
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RvdE: YEAH!<br />
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JR: Some commentaries have attributed a dark industrialism to your work. Is this an atmosphere that you intend to project?<br />
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RvdE: Mostly I'm dealing with sculptural qualities. I do not want aesthetics
or style to be dominant in my work. And there is a conceptual side but
not as 'words intended to justify the work', more as a strategy for
possible associations. This becomes especially interesting when pieces
are made in a deliberate combination. I used to work in themed series in
the past. Series of cars for example, a set about polar exploration or
space flight. But in recent years I've started trying on seemingly
illogical combinations to great effect. In the end though, every single
piece will have to be strong enough to survive in the world
individually.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">DS II (Pallas), 2008 & Phoenix: Rise ! (Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am), 2011 (studio)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Still Life & On Re-entry (Burning Log), 2010</td></tr>
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JR: Maybe it's too obvious, but did you play around with On Re-Entry (Burning Log) and Still Life? You know, having them speak to one another at an exhibition?<br />
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RvdE: I have not had these pieces together in a show, unfortunately. Mostly my work sells on the first exhibition they are shown in, so not much opportunity to make combinations like that. It's a shame in this case. Both these pieces have a life and death angle that would have made for a nice combination.<br />
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JR: Do you have any details or construction shots from those two endeavors?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On Re-Entry (Burning Log), 2010 (construction, details, studio)</td></tr>
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RvdE: I did not have any of the Still Life piece, but some nice shots were made by the "Happy Famous Artists" Collective. You should ask their permission though. Tell then I sent you! They can be reached through their <a href="http://happyfamousartists.com/blog/">blog</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Still Life, 2010 (details via Happy Famous Artists Collective)</td></tr>
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JR: You showed "Perishables" at the Armory in NYC in 2011 and, sadly, we missed it. Do you have any upcoming shows in the US?</div>
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RvdE: I'll have a solo show in the spring of 2013 with Ambach & Rice Gallery in Los Angeles.<br />
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JR: I would also like to include this video if you are happy with it:<br />
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RvdE: Sure. It's in Dutch though... I would translate but I'm terribly busy right now. At one point I tell the cameraman that I am sawing "a very tricky little piece of wood." </div>
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JR: Thank you very much for speaking with me and my community. It was a pleasure to get to know your work.<br />
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RvdE: Of course. Let me know if you have any more questions.<br />
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Best,<br />
<a href="http://ronvanderende.nl/">Ron van der Ende</a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtnRWuCMlh1ZXwZAIpdSvWpByK-Ps4w4sMOO1J0EnlJ4UCp3J4Hoj3IkE2qoYACXwHoLVQzO1Yx5V95uWLezVxoGSlm_1okbshJjJfCsglOyEeQ5M2w9svBPnSX-9OWDX6CCFdQJZC-sw/s1600/01M11+corner+bookcase.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The corner bookcase is great for creative display of toys, books, objects and art." border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtnRWuCMlh1ZXwZAIpdSvWpByK-Ps4w4sMOO1J0EnlJ4UCp3J4Hoj3IkE2qoYACXwHoLVQzO1Yx5V95uWLezVxoGSlm_1okbshJjJfCsglOyEeQ5M2w9svBPnSX-9OWDX6CCFdQJZC-sw/s320/01M11+corner+bookcase.jpg" title="Corner Bookcase nestled in the chaos of Hip Thrift" width="320" /></a></div>
So there it is, the <a href="http://carpentrydiem.blogspot.com/2012/04/corner-bookcase-is-here.html">corner bookshelf</a>, nestled in the chaos of Hip thrift. I do believe it will be more comfortable once it has been claimed by a new owner. Keep in mind, it won't look like this anywhere else; the concept is a blank slate.<br />
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The open design makes it ideal for the creative display of toys, books, objects and art.<br />
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Meanwhile, I have been doing a bit of painting.<br />
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Dry brushwork on the side of a bookcase.</div>
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Here are new chairs to go with the <a href="http://carpentrydiem.blogspot.com/2012/03/hip-thrift-updates-nifty-table-is-in.html">tree table</a>. Three are pictured from the set of four.<br />
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On a warm March morning, I went to a secret location with the artist Penish Wrinkle and we snagged some wonderful graffitied* tool cabinet doors.<br />
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*Graffitied is not a word yet! But I believe that one day it will be.<br />
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This is the backside of the door, which is being repurposed as the backing for a crooked, wobbly bookcase that I picked up at an estate sale.<br />
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And now it is solid as a rock and no longer crooked. I wire brushed the loose paint and heavily glazed the entire door, front and back, so it is a safe piece despite its delinquent origins.<br />
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The <a href="http://carpentrydiem.blogspot.com/2012/03/tutorial-diy-bookshelf-holds-vinyl.html">bookcase for vinyl</a> sold yesterday and two different parties are now very interested in the tree table. It feels great to be productive! Thanks to everyone for your support.<br />
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] j [Jeremiahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06616766070922386057noreply@blogger.com0201 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806, USA35.5800709 -82.57466235.5784564 -82.5771295 35.581685400000005 -82.572194500000009tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767415685058674151.post-34473146843127981362012-04-20T01:16:00.000-04:002012-04-20T01:16:00.813-04:00Corner Bookcase is here<br />
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After using the six odd boards from the reclaimed futon frame for my <a href="http://carpentrydiem.blogspot.com/2012/04/very-lightweight-bookcase-rough-design.html">personal experiment</a>, it's time to move on to the production piece.<br />
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Each of the twelve remaining boards measures 51-3/8 x 2-1/2 x 3/4 (inches).<br />
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Two similar panels are constructed as above, and interlocked below.<br />
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The back half of each shelf is then attached.<br />
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This detail shows how the two pieces of the frame interlock.<br />
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The connection is made with dowels so that the case can be split apart and transported.<br />
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If you give the objects enough space, as above, there will also be room to hang small art pieces within and around the two frames. I will move the Corner Bookcase into Hip Thrift tomorrow, so look for the update.<br />
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] j [Jeremiahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06616766070922386057noreply@blogger.com1Asheville, NC, USA35.6009452 -82.55401535.4976602 -82.7119435 35.7042302 -82.39608650000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767415685058674151.post-80031517100597752532012-04-19T02:03:00.000-04:002012-04-19T02:07:43.864-04:00A Very Lightweight Bookcase: Rough DesignAgainst the near wall in my workshop are 18 boards reclaimed years ago in Brooklyn from a broken futon frame. It sure did take a long time for this bastard wood to tell me what it wanted to be: a complete departure from my previous <a href="http://carpentrydiem.blogspot.com/2012/03/back-to-familiar-territory.html">pair</a> of <a href="http://carpentrydiem.blogspot.com/2012/03/tutorial-diy-bookshelf-holds-vinyl.html">bookcases</a>.<br />
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Using only the four short and two long boards, I set myself to the task of making an experimental bookcase for my own use.<br />
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This model is low and long and close to the ground, well suited to my "Spartan living style" (as described by motorcycle fabricator Norm Plombe).<br />
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The shelves are rather narrow and bouncy, and the bottom "shelf" is the floor itself. These factors make the prototype unsuitable for mainstream consumption, but perfect for my meager needs and open spaces.<br />
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Using the remaining twelve regular boards, the upcoming shelf will more than double the weight of my experiment. It will also measure twice as tall and nearly twice as long, gaining stability by wrapping completely around the corner. After framing it I will decide on the use of backing, which would bring another material element into play. I hope instead that my design can allow the bookcase to fit snugly against the wall.<br />
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] j [Jeremiahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06616766070922386057noreply@blogger.com0Asheville, NC, USA35.6009452 -82.55401535.4976602 -82.7119435 35.7042302 -82.39608650000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767415685058674151.post-2235471832519387102012-04-11T18:47:00.000-04:002012-04-12T00:12:45.120-04:00A Tale of Two Woodpiles {and the Hip Horse}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I will start the tale with the Horse. Now that my role at Hip Thrift is becoming more tangible, I have been granted occasional use of a new used van for the hoarding of the woodpiles.<br />
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Last week, someone finally brought down the axe on an old rotting tree in their front yard. And I swept in to pick up the pieces. Pun intended; it's one of those days.<br />
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This is a weird crystallized dead grub.<br />
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And this grub was quite alive. Which brings me to a burning question: how can I be sure that this beautifully eroded wood is ready to work once it has been seasoned? I thought of cutting it into small enough pieces and cooking out the critters in my home oven. I also thought of bartering with a local reclaim outfit to use their kiln in exchange for the lion's share of the wood. Has anyone tried to do this on their own? Please leave comments!<br />
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The larger pieces have decayed to just the right state to produce interesting burls, so I am very eager to start seasoning it. I even wonder if some aggressive chainsaw slicing might be good enough for removing all of the little buggers . . .<br />
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Now the coolest part of this story is how I met the <a href="http://bottitudes.com/about-2/the-artist/">creator of the Bottitudes.</a> It's her tree in her yard. I always get permission before scrapping, so when we got to talking Susan shared her creations. Look for these <a href="http://bottitudes.com/bot-galleries/">funky little raku-glazed bots</a> soon at Hip Thrift.<br />
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My son is with me on Spring Break and the next story got him all excited. I have been scoping out construction jobs and scrap piles and finally corralled the boss on this one down on Waynesville Ave.<br />
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The foreman is more than happy to let me raid the scrap pile for the duration of construction.<br />
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And my son is more than happy to get down to it and load some scrap! Call it shameless child labor if you'd like, but does get paid . . . in root beer floats . . .<br />
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Whether it be dead trees or seemingly useless piles of scrap, we are on the lookout for wood. I will be sure to put it to good use!<br />
] j [Jeremiahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06616766070922386057noreply@blogger.com0West Asheville, Asheville, NC 28806, USA35.5778892 -82.583737535.5649747 -82.6034785 35.5908037 -82.5639965tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767415685058674151.post-40479651784614284482012-04-06T19:17:00.001-04:002012-04-12T00:47:20.455-04:00Prototype Revealed: Tiny Legs for Tiny LegsMy daughter has been asking for a step stool to reach the sink, and now I have finally gotten to it!<br />
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Here are five members from my <a href="http://carpentrydiem.blogspot.com/2012/03/found-tiny-legs.html">old pile of 2x4 cutoffs</a>, arranged as three legs attached to two planks.<br />
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The feet are attached with deep-sunk wood screws.<br />
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The pre-drilled holes on each side are given a healthy bubble of wood glue and six dowels are inserted 3" deep into one plank.<br />
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With a hammer, the two sides are tapped gently together. If much force needs to be applied, it is best to use another block of wood as a beater to avoid marring the edges of the finished piece.<br />
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In a few hours the two sides of the doweled step stool will be firmly fixed in place. <br />
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Full curing time depends on the wood glue used, but usually takes 24 - 48 hours. I like the results: a simple sturdy child's step stool or comfy adult bench. If I can work out some of the kinks, a prettified version should be on sale soon -you know where - <a href="http://www.hipthrift.org/">Hip Thrift</a>.<br />
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And in completely unrelated news, this mess blessed me in front of my house in the morning . . .<br />
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What madness can I contrive from a broken exercise bike? The future remains unknown, though I certainly had a good time disassembling it!Jeremiahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06616766070922386057noreply@blogger.com2Asheville, NC, USA35.6009452 -82.55401535.4976602 -82.7119435 35.7042302 -82.39608650000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767415685058674151.post-43360164932012752482012-03-30T22:28:00.000-04:002012-05-22T15:54:56.483-04:00Tutorial: DIY Bookshelf holds Vinyl<a href="http://carpentrydiem.blogspot.com/2012/03/back-to-familiar-territory.html">My last bookshelf</a> sold at the March Hip Thrift Second Saturday event. I also had a specific request to build another to hold vinyl. As luck would have it, I had exactly enough material to build one nearly identical but with taller shelf spacing.<br />
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If you like it, I have good news: the original requester has not been in touch, so this new shelf is still available. As I mentioned in the last post, the record-shelf has been assembled for awhile but apparently needed time to settle down before being painted.<br />
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More good news: it's a good starter project if you want to work on some basic woodworking skills. To complete this DIY project, you will need shelfstock, a single bi-fold door, fence slats, and fasteners. Paint or other finishes are optional. Useful tools: speed square, tape measure, carpenter's pencil, safety gear, circular saw, jig saw, drill and drivers / bits, countersink, and brushes or spraygun. <br />
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Always start by cleaning, organizing and syncing the pieces you plan to assemble. Shelfstock is squared on both ends and cut to match the shortest length. Mark square lines with a speed square or carpenter square, then carefully cut with a reliable saw. These boards are squared on both ends and cut to a uniform 28 inches.<br />
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(Hey look, it's that <a href="http://carpentrydiem.blogspot.com/2012/03/hip-thrift-updates-nifty-table-is-in.html">nifty oval table</a> before it got painted!)<br />
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Once the hardware is removed from the bi-fold door, all pieces are uniform and ready to be altered and assembled. First, material is cut out from the bottom rail to create feet. With a speed square pull lines angling inward. I used 12 degrees. With a jigsaw, cut precisely into the corner and stop.<br />
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Leave plenty of room to freehand a curve to the top line, starting the saw with the blade already inside the existing kerf. Again, saw into the corner and stop. In this case, the top line is sawn left to right.<br />
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Cut out the last corner from right to left. Repeat for the second shelf support.<br />
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Determine shelf spacing by considering what you'd like the shelves to hold and sketching to achieve your own concept and a visual harmony. Mark the bottom of each shelf across the inside face of the front and back stiles of the shelf supports. In this case, once the bottom shelf is marked out, you can add marks at 13-1/2 inch intervals: 12-1/2" vinyl + 1/4" clearance + 3/4" shelf thickness. 1/4" is a very tight clearance and requires great precision. 1/2" to 1" clearance is preferred.<br />
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On the outside face of each stile, mark (+) for drilling 3/8" above the lines marked on the inside face. The back stiles can be drilled in the center, but the front stile should be pulled slightly (~1/8") to the back since the face of each shelf will not fall flush with the front face of the front stiles. If the shelves were deeper than the stiles, they would stick out past and this would not be necessary. Pilots are drilled for a loose fit but leaving plenty of cover to hold screw heads. Then a countersink is used to ensure uniform depth when sinking the screws. Piloting and countersinking can be done in one step if you have an adjustable countersink bit.<br />
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Lay out the bookshelf face up and choose where you would like to place each shelf. This is especially important if you use reclaimed materials. A shelf with a defect on the bottom side can be placed near the bottom where it will only be seen while you do yoga. A shelf with a defect on the top side can be placed at the top of a tall bookshelf where it will only be seen every three years when you dust off the ceiling fan and/or chandelier.<br />
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Right-handed instructions: Insert a screw fully into the pilot so that the tip is flush with the inside of the front stile. Facing as shown, use the left hand to stabilize the bottom shelf and line up the bottom of the front edge with the mark on the inside of the front stile. Use the right hand to drive the screw in with reasonable force, being sure not to angle the screw in such a way as to blow out on the front, top or bottom of the shelf. Twist the back of the shelf into place with the left hand still on the front edge. You can use a foot to brace the back edge but always be sure to keep hands and feet clear of the area where it is possible for the screw to blow through the shelf unexpectedly. Do this along one side before beginning the other.<br />
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Fence slats are laid on their sides to determine the extent of twisting, cupping,
bowing or crowning. For this project, crowning would present the largest
problem. When laid as shown below, a stiff crown will stand out by
raising up in the middle significantly more than adjacent boards. If the crown is placed upside down, the piece will rock like a seesaw. If you
encounter a board with a bad crown consider replacing it with a tamer
piece of wood. But don't be afraid to force one into place - factory
milled wood is never perfectly straight.<br />
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Now the entire unit is flipped to face down. Each shelf is already secured with four screws. Remember to lay out the backing in advance before getting too far and noting a problem too late. The application of backing provides cross-bracing and stiffens the positioning of the frame, so be sure you have enough play for adjustments.<br />
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TIP: the flange of a speed square can be used to provide a uniform gap between planks. This is very useful when building a deck.<br />
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I didn't follow my own advice, centered this gap on the back of the top and bottom shelves, and attached the middle slats before laying out the remaining boards. Since this bookshelf is 2 inches narrower than my last, I need to run the backing without intentional gaps - they must sit tight to avoid ripping down the plank on each outside edge. Good that I caught it when I did - I only had to remove four screws and attach the two boards again with no gap. After the two center boards are on, check the four inside corners for squareness with the speed square. Rack the frame as needed when you attach the third and fourth slats.<br />
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Based on the quality of the upcycled wood at my disposal, I decided painting was the best option. I started with a greyish base coat. It was much lighter than it appears in the Goop below.<br />
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The base coat is shown in progress. The shelves had previously been hit once with watered down white left over from painting another project earlier.<br />
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This is about all I can show of the painting process - don't want to give away my secrets! But seriously, have fun with it, experiment, don't be afraid to take risks. If you don't like the result, you can just paint over it.<br />
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Between here and the finished product:<br />
*watery spray (purple gray)<br />
*brush-out<br />
*air spray disturbance<br />
*back spray through the gaps <br />
*heavy orbital sanding<br />
*clear coats<br />
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] j [Jeremiahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06616766070922386057noreply@blogger.com0Asheville, NC 28806, USA35.5692059 -82.615927135.4659164 -82.77385559999999 35.6724954 -82.4579986tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767415685058674151.post-48616680269790143452012-03-29T01:31:00.000-04:002012-03-29T21:37:14.739-04:00Hip Thrift Updates: Nifty table is on the floor.<a href="http://carpentrydiem.blogspot.com/2012/03/sold-harley-davidson-fxr-black-death.html?showComment=1332999445632#c6606455564354245304">Not too long ago</a>, I hinted that I might document the construction of a new <a href="http://carpentrydiem.blogspot.com/2012/03/back-to-familiar-territory.html">bookshelf</a> to be sold at Hip Thrift. It's funny how things get in the way, in this case literally. While I was building the shelves, Amy Williams was sanding down the top of a sweet old wooden table. And then somehow this table ended up back in the middle of the workspace. I thought, "Let me paint this thing and get it out of my way, then I'll paint the shelves . . ."<br />
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Well, I still haven't painted the shelves.<br />
The table took on a life of it's own.<br />
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I thought, "This is a classic table. I'll paint it white."<br />
Then I thought, "Those little circles could really make it pop," so electric blue.<br />
And then, "The legs look bare now . . ."<br />
"Now the top needs some color," and I speckled it with blue and teal.<br />
And then, inspired by painting outdoors. Above, the raw painting is in progress.<br />
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Following that were olive and milky glazes, sanding and distressing, and many layers of clear coat. A worthy picture will find its way here soon, but I brought it into the shop tonight by the light of a streetlamp.<br />
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So check back for the finished product in all of its refurbished glory.<br />
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You may remember my little floor table assembled from <a href="http://carpentrydiem.blogspot.com/2012/01/my-secret-obsession-reclaiming-cutoffs.html">uncut upcycled deck board cutoffs.</a></div>
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At the end of that post, I vowed to be vigilant in search of tiny legs to make the table more ergonomic and functional. And vigilant I was.<br />
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As evidenced above, I found suitable material quite awhile back. It was the last haul in the <a href="http://carpentrydiem.blogspot.com/2012/01/farewell-to-wonderful-workhorse.html">old reliable Ford Ranger.</a> These cutoffs were left over from making massive stakes and braces from lineal 2x4s.<br />
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I have finally gotten around to Project Tiny Legs, by the simple virtue of procrastination: I was able to put off another project by completing this one! I firmly hold that both designing and making are visual processes, so I always organize available materials visually before selection and layout.<br />
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Even for something as simple as attaching three legs, this exercise ensures that I think everything through before I start screwing it all . . . together . . .<br />
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With the legs attached, I turn my attention to the final detail: feet. The idea behind a three point base is to avoid rocking, regardless of the levelness of the floor. This is best achieved if the feet can end in a ball joint, allowing 3D rotation, or a single* point. (*<i>theoretically</i>)<br />
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Opting for the simpler solution, I used an electric sheet sander to shape the feet. A sanding block or sandpaper would have worked just as well, only taking longer. This could also be done with a chisel, band saw, or jig saw. The curved facet is as close to a single point as it needs to be, ensuring that each leg lands on a relatively small surface area. Since a tangent is preferable to a sharp point, wooden spheres make excellent feet for furniture.<br />
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Now that I have finished a prototype, I'm itching to make a more refined variation . . .Jeremiahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06616766070922386057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767415685058674151.post-2813928438810163172012-03-10T16:56:00.000-05:002013-06-19T21:32:14.619-04:00SOLD!: Harley Davidson FXR Black Death Replica and some funky looking shelves!This is great news. As is the case here at CARPEntryDIEM, interest in the actual bike is global.<br />
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With the custom FXR already on the way to the buyer, we are certain to collaborate on another Black Death Replica soon, <a href="http://transmigra.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">in addition to other bike designs</a>. I use collaboration loosely since my tiny <a href="http://carpentrydiem.blogspot.com/2012/02/warning-imminent-departure.html" style="color: lime;">paint job</a> is only the icing on a very badass cake. And I am quite glad Mickey Rourke's goons didn't come to get me.<br />
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For no apparent reason, let me now confess my love for FX Series <i>Sons of Anarchy</i>. Over at <a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/sons-anarchy-kurt-sutter-paleyfest-katey-sagal-297721" style="color: lime;">Hollywood Reporter</a> I read some exciting teaser news about the hit show's upcoming season 5. It couldn't be of much interest if you are not into the show, but my revelation may explain the sudden enthusiasm for working with a custom motorcycle fabricator . . . even a tangential involvement in bike production has always been a fantasy for me, kind of like being a NYC bike messenger.<br />
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Today was full of great news. My <a href="http://carpentrydiem.blogspot.com/2012/03/back-to-familiar-territory.html" style="color: lime;">bookshelf at Hip Thrift</a> also sold, unpainted.<br />
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On Monday I plan to build another with similar properties, after a round of wood scouring down by the river. The next one will probably get paint on the shelves to pretty them up a little bit. Today was a sidewalk event at <a href="http://www.hipthrift.org/" style="color: lime;">Hip Thrift</a> with live music and putt putt and treats for the kids. I dropped by and it was definitely hopping.<br />
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Is anyone interested in having the next bookshelf fully documented as a tutorial? Please let me know.<br />
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Great New Development: I have linked up with Amy of <a href="http://www.hipthrift.org/" style="color: lime;">Hip Thrift</a> in West Asheville to create reclaimed furniture on sale for consignment! My first piece, a simple bookshelf, is on the floor now. If it doesn't sell soon, Amy will apply her trademark painting flair. More furniture is on the way . . .<br />
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Amy and I went down by the river to collect discarded wood. We had to pass up plenty of boards that were just too old to use. By far the biggest catch was a ravaged fence that clearly was not getting back up before becoming music for earthworms. It's perfect as a backing material, which stabilizes shelving and keeps things from falling down between a bookshelf and the wall.<br />
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I found this old shelf stock in the basement. I never asked from whence it came but I suspect it was installed somewhere in the shop before Amy launched her amazing Hip Thrift. Odd detail: 1-1/2" x 1/4" flats nailed as nosing on 1x12 dimensional lumber. I decided to flip that nosing onto the back of each shelf.<br />
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Now this is where it's at! A 6-1/2 foot tall bi-fold closet door with slats will be used as stiles to support the shelves. First I stripped all of the hardware, saving it for future projects of course.<br />
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I cut down the shelves to a uniform length, 30".<br />
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Out of the thick bottom rails of the closet doors I used a jigsaw to create legs.<br />
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(The fencing required no cuts, always a good feeling)<br />
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The final piece measures approximately 32"w x 79"h x 12"d.<br />
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Come to Hip Thrift to check out more by me and some very talented local artists and artisans.<br />
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(see more simple handmade wood projects <a href="http://carpentrydiem.blogspot.com/2012/01/working-wood-for-gaynor.html" style="color: lime;">here</a><a href="http://carpentrydiem.blogspot.com/2012/01/my-secret-obsession-reclaiming-cutoffs.html"></a>)</div>Jeremiahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06616766070922386057noreply@blogger.com2201 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806, USA35.5800709 -82.57466235.5784564 -82.5771295 35.581685400000005 -82.572194500000009tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767415685058674151.post-28267662022952168412012-02-14T00:16:00.000-05:002013-06-19T21:30:12.646-04:00WARNING: Imminent DepartureNot only am I leaving the country (sort of) on a top secret mission involving snorkeling, I have also left the realm of <a href="http://carpentrydiem.blogspot.com/2012/03/back-to-familiar-territory.html" style="color: lime;">wood and woodworking</a> for this post.<br />
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This is ostensibly the original custom motorcycle 'Black Death 3' from the epically bad <a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/04/Harley_davidson_and_the_marlboro_man_movie_poster.jpg" style="color: lime;" target="_blank">Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man</a> starring Mickey Rourke and Don Johnson, albeit in an aged and distressed condition. While the 1991 flop is considered by some to be a cult classic, it only caught my attention in Middle School for one reason: The Marlboro Man (Don Johnson) defeats the bad-guy by virtue of the fact that his cowboy boots are held together with duct tape. So yeah, I only remember the ending. The heavily modified 1989 Harley Davidson FXR however, is indisputably a cult classic in its own right.<br />
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Many bike enthusiasts want to feel like they own this bike so there have been a lot of working replicas created over the years, fan-made like the one pictured above, for sale by independents at bike shows, and commercially licensed with the lettering reading "BLACK DEATH MOTORCYCLES." The latter were sanctioned by Mickey Rourke himself, who is a long time cycle enthusiast and serious rider with rumored ties to the Hell's Angels.<br />
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My friend Jay in Tennessee is <a href="http://transmigra.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">building one now</a> for a bike show in Florida, and he approached me about doing the artwork on the gas tank. I've never painted on a curved surface like this before so it was bound to be a challenge. After a lot of figuring and discussing our ways and means, we agreed that he would supply the tank with rough blocking and I would work from there. <br />
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Here the tank is detached from the mommy bike and begins its young affection for washing machines. This is how I received the tank. There were problems at the sign shop where he had his stencil made and the font is really not adequate. But I don't back down from a challenge, even when it needs to go from that to this:<br />
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This is a screencap from the movie, so I'm just waiting for the MGM goons to come and break my kneecaps tomorrow.<br />
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I started with the yellow outlines to begin correcting the proportions of the lettering, and then painted in the white linework over light pencil in the center of each letter. Comparing this to the original it is very clear that there should be a lot more space inside the letters. Also, the basic shape of some of the letters is just too far off to pass, so I use the yellow to morph them as much as I can.<br />
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The layout and spacing were actually well-done, but Norm assumed I would be working inward, when in fact I plan on moving outward. This presents a major problem; above you can see how tight my spacing is already and I still have a black outline to apply as well. Again, I use the yellow to smush things around as needed.<br />
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It's starting to get chunkier and take on the form of the original, and I'm ready for the black to bring it on home. It goes on smooth but I need to do a lot of touching up and then make the outline super-thick for that final punch. I'll be using marker for a lot of that and it doesn't flow well over tacky enamel. As expected, the 72 hour window is a bit of a crunch . . . while I wait for everything to dry it's time to move on to the centerpiece. I start by penciling it in:<br />
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The initials painted on BD3 are rumored to be deceased individuals connected to Mickey and/or Hell's Angels. Conventional wisdom says to alter them and also not to use those of anyone still living. This is why family got some phone calls asking for the given names of some Great-grandparents who died while I was young or in-utero. With penciling complete, I can go from primarily using One Shot enamel professional sign paint to a high-grade paint marker for detailing and touch-ups.<br />
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TIP1: you can shave down the tip of a marker for a finer point but it will wear down pretty quickly and as you whittle away you may end up with no tip at all. TIP2: Tips on refillable paint markers are removable, making it much easier to shape them as desired. TIP3: If you can't find the handle to your big fat #2 Xacto blades, and you are forced to push a blade down with your index finger, be sure that the blade edge points down, not up, or you may slice into the tip of your finger:<br />
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That was grand. At least I didn't get blood on the tank. We don't need doctors <span style="font-size: small;">—</span> Richard Gurley Drew invented adhesive tape in 1923 <span style="font-size: small;">(</span>no offense, Mom).<br />
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So it's really close to finished as pictured here. I think after this I
did another round of touch-ups and made the black outlines even thicker. Norm should be sending nice high-res images soon, and at some point a few pics of the <a href="http://carpentrydiem.blogspot.com/2012/03/sold-harley-davidson-fxr-black-death.html">final product</a>, of which I am but a crumb.<br />
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The jokers were fun. Here they are somewhere in the neighborhood of 1.3x life-sized.<br />
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<b>Rest In Peace</b><br />
9<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">♦</span></span>John and Jean Runyon<br />
8<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">♥</span></span>Frank Deegan<br />
8<span style="font-size: large;">♣</span>Bessie-Mae Runyon<br />
8<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">♦</span></span>Jack Hess<br />
8<span style="font-size: large;">♠</span>Dorothy Hess<br />
A<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">♦</span></span>Joe Strummer<br />
A<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">♥</span></span>You (we all go some time)<br />
A<span style="font-size: large;">♠</span>John R. Cash<br />
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I ventured into a Goodwill in Asheville a few weeks ago, in search of pots and pans and work jeans. Yeah, it's like that - no shame. A very nice fellow customer pointed me around to the back, where he said I could find pots and pans even cheaper. Sounds shady, right? Well it is not. Turns out this particular Goodwill has a spectacular bulk wing where you purchase items by the pound!<br />
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Here's my haul:<br />
*the shallowest frying pan I've ever seen<br />
*2 qt sauce pan<br />
*venting pot lid (without matching pot)<br />
*nifty wooden cutting board by Crestwood - not moldy, score!<br />
*spatula with lathed wooden handle<br />
*five foot length of metal tube with threaded endcap both ends<br />
*two foot by eight foot light beige carpet remnant for feet wipe and shoe storage<br />
*purple folding clip-on motorcycle passenger seat (perfect for <a href="http://carpentrydiem.blogspot.com/2012/01/my-secret-obsession-reclaiming-cutoffs.html">table sans legs</a>)<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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*two VHS tapes for the kids: "The Steam Locomotive" ca. 1940 & the beyond silly "Wee Sing in Sillyville" (passed on Braveheart as I don't own VCR <i>or</i> TV)<br />
*computer speakers<br />
*stereo & unmatched speakers, i.e. top of the line GPX stereo w/ speakers by peerless brand Venturer<br />
*rocking chair customized for use in the OUTHOUSE!!!***<br />
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*neato zipper sunglass case perfect for protecting work glasses<br />
*three pairs work jeans that fit<br />
*pimpalicious brown leather jacket that fits<br />
*plastic Darth Vader helmet<br />
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*** Okay, the rocking chair is probably not custom designed for use in the outhouse, but that tiny seed of possibility is positively thrilling! What we have is, I believe, a vintage factory-milled hand-assembled rocking chair, likely 60s, maybe early 70s or unlikely late 50s, quite sturdy and well-made. Factory markings or pasted slips are absent. The fresh wood you see from the top view is crudely screwed on from the bottom, clearly not original and fueling my desire that this is actually a rocking plopper. However, it did come with a medallion of pressed paperboard, visible under the Vader Helm in Fig. 2, suggesting a missing insert panel.<br />
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I will remove the tacked on plywood scab and get to the bottom of this . . .<br />
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. . . seriously, I will conduct some carpentry forensics to see how an insert panel may have been attached originally. If anyone has run across a perfect specimen please comment your findings below.<br />
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ps - no offense to any actual pimps out there, or to anyone who has been pimped or otherwise adversely affected by a pimp. Please allow that 'pimp' is a new bastardized verb and adjective creeping into our silly language. Expect it in Webster's by 2020, courtesy of MTV.Jeremiahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06616766070922386057noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767415685058674151.post-26724593388846426752012-01-29T22:52:00.000-05:002012-03-29T00:14:25.491-04:00Get in the Groove - Chainsaw Talk<br />
I couldn't resist featuring this post from Anna and Mark's WaldenEffect.org<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.waldeneffect.org/blog/Do_it_yourself_plank_production__63__/">Do it yourself plank production?</a></b></span><br />
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"<span style="font-family: Nimbus Sans L;">When we first got our </span><a href="http://www.waldeneffect.org/blog/Non-ethanol_chainsaw_fuel/" style="font-family: Nimbus Sans L;">039
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we also got a ripping chain with a special adjustable guide that
connects to the chainsaw body. The guide helps to make even cuts when
you want to make planks from a tree.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Nimbus Sans L;">I think we cut a total of 15
planks from a pine tree that were each about 2 feet long. They worked
good for our foot bridge, but the process was not easy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Nimbus Sans L;">We decided making our own
planks was a bit too complex for our skill level, but if you've got the
time and a remote location that makes delivery a challenge then maybe a
chainsaw mill is an option worth considering."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Nimbus Sans L;">Follow the title link to check out a valuable conversation thread in the comments.</span><br />
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<br />Jeremiahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06616766070922386057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767415685058674151.post-15479103471184872822012-01-26T19:30:00.000-05:002012-03-29T00:12:48.326-04:00Working Wood for Gaynor2010 was ages ago! For many months I took on the role of doting handyman in Williamsburg, Brooklyn for my dear friend Gaynor and her two ageless Siamese cats, Oyster and Sosumi (named by an attorney). I was connected to Gaynor through the eccentric artist and conservation botanist Bill Moye, who some readers are bound to know.<br />
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I have chosen a couple of highlight projects, with photos furnished by resident Williamsburg woodworker Japheth March. In addition to the projects below I repaired furniture, doors, frames, windows, sills, screens, storm windows, sheds and sculptures; installed AC units in both vinyl and wood window openings; installed industrial metal shelving; replaced a vintage mail slot and light fixtures; weatherproofed a neighbor's faulty retaining wall; insulated the rear wall of the building adjacent to the mechanical room; cleared ancient doors, paint cans, debris and small corpses from the back yard; planted and transplanted various plants; and performed quite a few other sundry tasks . . .<br />
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Upstairs and downstairs radiator covers were built on the cheap from hardwood planks in a rustic style matching the detailed settling of the rest of the house. The uncovered radiators had previously been a cause for annoyance under the kitchen table and behind the headboard of Gaynor's bed. Apparently, the cats greatly enjoy the new heated surfaces, which do a proper job of dispersing heat rather than having it collect all in one place.<br />
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The tree surround and planter box were also rustic budget projects, assembled with minimal lengths of treated lumber. My only regret was that I paid too little attention to the fasteners used in the tree surround, but functionality was our main concern. As opposed to the previous tree surround which was easily pushed around by cars attempting to parallel park, the one is deeply anchored, set on stone and brick, and not going anywhere. It was also expanded to give more room to the typically constricted roots of a suffering Brooklyn sidewalk tree. Both the original planter and tree surround appeared fittingly weathered and eroded. I tried my best to impart this look upon the new pieces while ensuring a long lifespan.<br />
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Neither of these projects made use of reclaimed material. Unfortunately, time does not always allow for us to be choosy about the wood we use. Now that I have a little workshop, I am on the lookout for wood to reclaim for use in future endeavors. If you run across <a href="http://carpentrydiem.blogspot.com/search/label/reclaimed">wasting wood</a> in Asheville, please let me know!<br />
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EDIT: outdoor projects are heavily treated with Japheth's patented secret blend of Turpentine and Linseed Oil.Jeremiahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06616766070922386057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767415685058674151.post-78228635205193069842012-01-19T20:25:00.000-05:002012-03-29T00:11:49.929-04:00Don't Let This Happen to YOU!Sunday I was on the way to pick up my mother's chainsaw from ACE Hardware in Weaverville. If you don't know this already, Ed is the <i><b>man!</b></i> He can fix anything and he knows how to do it cheap and easy. Fast, cheap and easy should be impossible [2/3 law] but he had the repairs done in 48 hours.<br />
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Where was I? Right, on the way to pick up the chainsaw . . . and just around the corner form my driveway I notice a veritable tragedy that I have passed day after day.<br />
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Of course on weekdays I am never home during daylight hours so I have an excuse, but still I wish I had known about this sooner. What's that? Just looks like an ordinary home, with an odd painterly aspect to the photo? Okay, here is a closeup of that big fuzzy space taking up half of the front yard:<br />
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Don't let this happen to you! Someone somewhere near you will certainly <a href="http://carpentrydiem.blogspot.com/search/label/reclaimed">take away your dead wood for free</a> before it goes to rot! If you don't know anyone, tell me and if I can't come and get it myself, I will find someone for you!<br />
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I had a horrible imagining . . . back to the first image with the dumpster trailer in the foreground: there is a little orange loop sitting on the porch roof. Without the aid of a super-expensive sawdust filter, you can clearly see that this is a power-cord attached to some sort of power-tool, a drill if memory serves. I checked yesterday and the drill is still up there on the roof, after at least one night of heavy rain. So I imagine: this homeowner cuts down the tree early in the fall of 2009, then moves up to a project on the roof, and falls to an untimely death in the back yard. A total recluse living off the grid and having property taxes paid up years in advance, no one is the wiser as feral cats and squirrels feed off of the body until nothing remains but a pile of bones covered in crunchy leaves. Oh, and thus the tree rots in the front yard.<br />
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There are more likely explanations as to why a rotted out tree cut into two sections would be filling half of the front yard. 1) This tree was 'recently' felled, but was already rotting from the inside. 2) This is a serious procrastinator who is constantly promising to get to it later. Obviously it is a combination of the two (or my twisted story) — who leaves a drill attached to a power cord on the roof for four days in the rain?<br />
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How can you tell your tree is dead or dying? A) It will stop producing leaves. B) Large sections of bark may be peeling away / eaten away by tiny bugs or mold. If this happens, find someone who can take care of it for you. Like I said, if you know someone with a CHAINSAW they might do it FOR NEXT TO NOTHING, especially if the wood is nice and thus valuable to someone WHO IS A WOODWORKER WITH POWER TOOLS. And also especially if they already owe you a favor for the time you babysat their kids and also that other time they picked you up from the hospital [HINT Sloan and Kat].<br />
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UPDATE:<br />
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I don't think anyone died!<br />
On Friday the trailer was gone.<br />
Today the power cord is gone.<br />
The rotten dead tree is still there<br />
but my morbid imagination was clearly working overtime . . .<br />
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