Timber pegs

As we build structures on our new farm, I am designing buildings that are durable, low cost, and made from local materials and up-cycled goods. I want everything to be non-toxic, and beautiful. This takes more time, but costs less, and lasts longer. Here, I show the shave horse I built to turn black locust timber pegs, and how I use the horse, and a draw knife, to make the pegs.
Here is an Amazon link (for which I get a small commission) to the draw knife I'm using, and some tools to keep it sharp!
The knife-
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Wet stone-
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[@marcuscurren]

Good one! Thanks for sharing :)

[@dickburns9200]

That is really cool and you're creating chicken litter as you go. I love this channel more with every video.

[@th30ldman]

I love the framing it’s very impressive. I want to learn how to use mortise and tendon they way you are here. I love it

[@dave_ecclectic]

There is an easier way to do this.
Split the wood as normal to get a peg roughly the size and with straight grain.
Buy the tool or anneal a file or some other tool steel.
Drill a hole in it that is the size that you need. Larger holes allow you to process the pegs easier.
Harden the tool although it may not be needed.
Pound peg into hole, after having one end smaller than the hole. Doesn't need a lot.
With several holes the peg can be rougher, and you can size it by progressing through the holes.
Search 'steel dowel plate'

[@mugwortexpresshomestead1878]

Black locust for the pegs and dug for for the timber. Thanks for talking about that and why the pegs shouldn't be too big or too small. Hey what do you think about exchanging dug for with eastern hemlock, do you think that would be ok?

[@radicalgastronomy]

The Land of Dreams Homestead Totally. Hemlock is great. It’s all about using the most appropriate local materials.

[@mugwortexpresshomestead1878]

@@radicalgastronomy Thanks. Yeah we're getting the hang of using the material capital right on the property for sure!