Thank you for sharing Peter as a Carpenter & Joiner my self i love watching how master craftsmen use there tools we are always learning from excellence and knowledge of experience 🍺🤠👍
Peter, that was a great demonstration on controlling the split. When you go to plane the side rails, do you let them dry a bit first or do it in this state? I'm sorry if you've addressed this question in another video on your channel, that I've missed.
I am going to look at some oak this Sat. in CT that is being taken down because of moth kill. Anything to look for to determine if it's still valuable for working? Thanks for posting and sharing this amazing knowledge.
Split some open & see what's happening inside. Often even when the sapwood is compromised, the heart wood will still be sound. Not always, but more often than not.
Hi Peter I lack a band saw... I wonder if you can do a video on splitting techniques with wedges and froe on straight hard wood logs in order to make true quarter sawn board 28 inch or 40 inch length , 2-4 inch thickness and 2.5-8 inch width . ( i will then rip saw these down again as needed) the current technique I use is half split the log then quarter then I have always been too chicken to try split the quarters! I always just rip saw them from then its quite a workout but better this way with the japanese katana saw as it has a thin kerf and wastes little wood! Thanks alot I like your videos!
There;s a trailer here for a video series I have underway on vimeo - czcams.com/video/iixpuk4xvKU/video.html and a 17-minute one about splitting here - czcams.com/video/uqEoymNl9Dk/video.html and lots of discussion about that work on my blog pfollansbee.wordpress.com
Can large sections of sap wood be of any use? I have a 26" diameter white oak log, yet it has a 3" radius of sap wood. I'd hate to not make something of that much wood.
depends how fresh it is. Sapwood when it's fresh is almost white. As it goes "off" it turns grey. So if it's leaning towards white, it will still have the strength you need. If it's discolored, it makes great firewood.
@@rowb9449 he mentions that the pieces will be dried and is conscious of cupping, which is why he splits them with the radials on the face side of the aprons.
I have no idea how this channel doesn't get millions of views.
Here from Rex Krueger’s channel. Excellent!
Same here
Me 2
me three. Hello from Sweden
Likewise. I had no idea he had a channel. I've followed his work in print for a long time.
Me too!
Rex Kruger sent me over here. Thanks Rex.
You should follow his blog, too.
Thank you for sharing Peter as a Carpenter & Joiner my self i love watching how master craftsmen use there tools we are always learning from excellence and knowledge of experience 🍺🤠👍
You make this look so easy. No doubt it's from decades of practical application. Another of the Rex Kruger referrals and now new subscriber.
Brilliantly explained, thankyou for sharing your knowledge. By the way, Rex Kruger recommended your channel.
Thank you, Peter and Daniel. 👍👍👍
Peter, that was a great demonstration on controlling the split. When you go to plane the side rails, do you let them dry a bit first or do it in this state? I'm sorry if you've addressed this question in another video on your channel, that I've missed.
Thank you for sharing your experience. It is great to watch people who have a deep understanding of a skill teaching it.
I've always enjoyed your guest appearances on Roy Underhill's show, and Rex Krueger told everyone about this channel. Looking forward to these videos.
Great Video ! Greetings from Germany.
Loved watching that big log pop in half, looked nearly flat enough to start sanding!
So you’re awesome. So’s that hatchet. Cannot get enough information about woodworking, it’s fascinating. Thanks for the video!
Also here from Rex. I watch Rex every week, now I'll watch Peter every week too. Great new find.
I am going to look at some oak this Sat. in CT that is being taken down because of moth kill. Anything to look for to determine if it's still valuable for working? Thanks for posting and sharing this amazing knowledge.
Split some open & see what's happening inside. Often even when the sapwood is compromised, the heart wood will still be sound. Not always, but more often than not.
Hi Peter I lack a band saw... I wonder if you can do a video on splitting techniques with wedges and froe on straight hard wood logs in order to make true quarter sawn board 28 inch or 40 inch length , 2-4 inch thickness and 2.5-8 inch width . ( i will then rip saw these down again as needed)
the current technique I use is half split the log then quarter then I have always been too chicken to try split the quarters! I always just rip saw them from then its quite a workout but better this way with the japanese katana saw as it has a thin kerf and wastes little wood!
Thanks alot I like your videos!
There;s a trailer here for a video series I have underway on vimeo - czcams.com/video/iixpuk4xvKU/video.html and a 17-minute one about splitting here - czcams.com/video/uqEoymNl9Dk/video.html and lots of discussion about that work on my blog pfollansbee.wordpress.com
So good to see how you shape the wood?
Great clarity, like attending a Masters Class.
Can large sections of sap wood be of any use? I have a 26" diameter white oak log, yet it has a 3" radius of sap wood. I'd hate to not make something of that much wood.
depends how fresh it is. Sapwood when it's fresh is almost white. As it goes "off" it turns grey. So if it's leaning towards white, it will still have the strength you need. If it's discolored, it makes great firewood.
@@MrFollansbee Thank you for the information. My sapwood is bright white and splits well. I'll experiment with it.
I too am here from Rex Krueger. So happy that he told us all about you. Your work is my style. Not saying I can do it, just that I love it.
Clearly explained, thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. Incredible what can be done with simple hand tools.
Wow thats a nice log at the beginning
How is this stuff getting dry? I feel like my mind is about to get blown.
Where do you get the thin wedge you started with? Great Channel!
www.lucianaveryblacksmith.com/product-page/starter-wedge
Great video! Rex Kruger sent me here and I’m really glad that he did.
I'm amazed you can turn the split even after it has started going the wrong way.
Good stuff
I'll be around for more :-)
Thanks from a Norwegian woodworker
Fascinating. How does bark harm hatchet?
Bark can be full of dirt and grit that will dull your tools.
Amazing insight thank you so much!
Very glad Rex sent me over, one video in Peter and I love it!
Hello hope you're having a fantastic day Rex sent me over so I just thought I'd say hi
so, William Riker got stuck in a temporal anomaly and took up woodworking... I recognize the voice...
I jest. great information.
also referred by Rex
I hear it too!
New Sub.... love the content. came here from Rex Krueger. Thank You for sharing.
A Nice log that's it
You have it on a string. 👍🏼
Is the wood you are working with green or dry please?
dripping wet. Green woodworking to be sure.
@@MrFollansbee Sorry to jump in. Does that mean the stools are made while the wood is still wet or are the blanks dried before use?
@@rowb9449 he mentions that the pieces will be dried and is conscious of cupping, which is why he splits them with the radials on the face side of the aprons.
And my wife thinks I have a lot of wood in the back yard.
Rex recommended your channel. Cheers.
I need to work on sharpening my broad hatchet
Good stuff, thanks @RexKrueger for sending me here :)