We start with a couple of ugly log segments that appear unsalvageable. We then:
- split the logs into usable blanks
- hew the decaying and unusable wood from the blanks with an axe
- smooth the surface of the blanks with a drawknife
Together, these steps reveal beautiful quartersawn wood usable for any number of small woodworking projects.
Tools And Equipment Used In This Video:
Tools:
Bessey 2 1/2” throat x 6” clamps
https://www.rockler.com/bessey-tg-professional-series-bar-clamps-light-duty-2-1-2-inch-throat
Bessey 7” throat x 16” clamps
https://www.rockler.com/bessey-tg-professional-series-bar-clamps
Splitting Wedge
This splitting wedge used in this video is at least 50 years old. If I had to replace it or add to my collection I would get a Gransfors Bruks splitting wedge. An expensive splitting wedge to be sure, but also one of unassailably high quality. A tool your great grandchildren will fight over. You won’t be disappointed.
https://www.highlandwoodworking.com/gransforsbrukssplittingwedge.aspx
small sledgehammer
This not the exact same hammer used in the video. However, it is very similar.
https://www.acmetools.com/shop/tools/true-temper-1196600
Dead Blow Hammer – Orange
https://www.acmetools.com/shop/tools/stanley-57-533
Lie-Nielsen Curved Blade Drawknife
This drawknife appears to be out of production at the moment.
Galbert Drawsharp by Benchcrafted
Sharpening a drawknife without one of these is straight up masochism. Get one of these and save your time for actually making stuff.
https://www.highlandwoodworking.com/galbert-drawsharp.aspx
Carving Axe
The Wetterlings axe I use is no longer in production. An excellent, if not better carving axe is the Gransfors Bruks Swedish Carving Axe.
https://www.highlandwoodworking.com/swedishcarvingaxe.aspx
Clothing:
LL Bean Fleece Lined Flannel Shirt
Warm, soft and with four pockets for storing stuff or keeping your hands warm.
LL Bean Men’s Original Field Coat with PrimaLoft liner
Sound and Photography Tools:
Rode smartLav+ – lavalier condenser microphone for smartphones
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1059342-REG/rode_smartlav_smart_lav_lav_mic_for.html
RetiCAM smartphone tripod mount with XL conversion kit
This is a terrific, well priced smartphone tripod mount. Amazingly, almost the entire mount is made from METAL! The size range and quality of this mount mean you won’t be replacing it every time you get a new smart phone. Comes with a decent zipper case too.