> Ever see that show on PBS... I don't even know the name of it, I just caught
> it randomly a couple times... where a guy takes a canoe into the wilderness
> and builds an entire cabin with hand tools?
> Both inspiring and nauseating at the same time... :-)
>
> LG
Watched numerous folks try it, but only a couple actually succeed at
getting something livable. Got a close (Close = 10 Sq Miles) neighbor
who's GranDad built a really nice three room Log Cabin, with nothing but
hand tools, including the Concrete Basement. Mixed all the concrete in a
wheelbarrow, and did a continuous poor for three days straight. Lifted
the 14" Spruce Logs in place with a JinPole Rigged Block & Tackle setup.
The cool thing about the whole deal, is he did all this when he was 65
years old. The GranKid is cut from the same cloth. He built himself a
Shop, this last winter, including Forge, and Power Hammer, and is turning
out some of the best Hand Forged Knives in alaska. Wish I could afford
one.
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> > Here in alaska, all one needs to build Kitchen Cabinets is a,
> > Wait for It, "ChainSaw"...........
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> But seriously, do you sharpen them differently for 'fine' woodworking?
> I just built a pole shed using a chainsaw to notch the posts for the
> roof timbers and had to trim the last 1/8" with a slick (big chisel).
> The chain cuts sideways too easily to hold a line any closer.
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> Jim in NH
Smaller ChainSaw. My saw of choice is a STIHL 018 with a 12" bar and
the small tooth chain.
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> it randomly a couple times... where a guy takes a canoe into the wilderness
> and builds an entire cabin with hand tools?
> Both inspiring and nauseating at the same time... :-)
>
> LG