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Shingles Schmingles

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

Eeeeeaaaassssyyyy. Actually I take that back, if only because I know it’s tempting fate.  However, despite yesterday’s trepidation, I actually managed to make some shingles.  Just one to start with, then another three. I was aware that when splitting wood … Continue reading →

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Making Shingles

Posted on July 19, 2011 by

I went back to John Waller at Bore Place to pick up a couple of oak logs from him.  They were a bit larger than he’d anticipated; 18″ of heartwood rather than 12″ and were thus rather more expensive – … Continue reading →

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Making tools

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

I am a man on a mission and that mission is to build a tree house.  Tree houses are important, especially if you are a small person.  It’s your own space.  It puts you high up so you can look … Continue reading →

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