Hey Joan! Here's our pigroast project kit ....

Jeff · July 12, 2009, 09:44:25 PM

Quote from: sprucebunny on July 04, 2009, 03:24:47 PM
Got any projects or new things we can do on Thurs or Friday ???

Quote from: Jeff on July 04, 2009, 03:28:02 PM
Yes, were saving a lot of the stuff that we usually do before had until then. We may have to build some tables or seating yet. many of the existing tables have went to pot and chairs too. I may bring back some cedar lumber and poles from the u.p. for us to invent some furniture if you are up for that.

Quote from: sprucebunny on July 04, 2009, 03:31:51 PM
Oh boy..... inventing stuff 8)
I'll bring a saw/jigsaw and screw gun and screws.

Sounds like fun !

Sawed the boards at lyle's

Gathered up the cedar left that I had thinned for a trail from two years ago

Hauled it all home and with the help of a drawknife, here is our Furniture kit, less a trip to Tractor supply to buy a few pounds of carriage bolts, nuts and washers.

Dan_Shade · July 12, 2009, 09:50:36 PM

when you starting Jeff? Trying to figure out when I want to get into Harrison :-)

Wildflower · July 12, 2009, 10:18:43 PM

Dan Jeff said," you may come here anytime you want." ;D

Dan_Shade · July 12, 2009, 10:21:52 PM

who's feedin' me? i'll be there tomorrow :D

I'm going to try to leave here on thursday morning, maybe wednesday night, not sure yet. Have to iron out a few "real life" details.

Wildflower · July 12, 2009, 10:23:24 PM

Jeff is a very good cook. ;D

LeeB · July 12, 2009, 11:59:08 PM

Nice stack of 2x6's there. I'll be interrested to see the finished project. Take pics for those of us that won't be able to see them up close and personal.

Warbird · July 13, 2009, 01:06:23 AM

Sure looks like a lot of fun. Please do take lots of pictures for those of us that can't get there?

sprucebunny · July 13, 2009, 05:48:49 AM

8) 8)

I'm glad the lumber inventory showed up !!! Looks like we can make 4-5 tables

Jeff · July 13, 2009, 06:00:39 AM

I was thinking more like two. :D I have 25 2x6's On a regular table there is 2 for each seat, 6 for the top, so a total of 10. If we use the poles for everything else, then 2 and a half. ;)

isawlogs · July 14, 2009, 11:54:19 PM

She would of made them smaller , more like the wimine size ;D

RavioliKid · July 15, 2009, 10:59:14 AM

Jeff,

You saving that bark for me?

???

Jeff · July 15, 2009, 11:05:27 AM

Its out here in a pile in the woods.

I sent you a message when you inquired what you need but I think you missed it. You need birch bark to dont you? How much? I could have got plenty when I was up north. I MIGHT be going back up for a day before the roast and if I do, I can get what you need.

RavioliKid · July 15, 2009, 05:29:00 PM

Jeff,

That cedar bark amount will be just great. I am going to try to use the fibers to make twine/fibers.

As to the birch bark, I don't know how much labor is involved in getting it. I don't need it right away, but I'd like to have some for kids to touch and feel, so I imagine it won't last forever. (Meaning that extra would be appreciated.)

Also, I am dying to try my hand at making something out of birch bark.

So, use your best judgement. I'll appreciate any that you can get me.

I am also working on trying to find spruce roots, which literature says the Native Americans used to construct the canoes. So, if you have any ideas about that...

Anything I can bring you from suburbia?

WDH · July 15, 2009, 05:30:32 PM

I want to eat at the half-table :D.

OneWithWood · July 16, 2009, 02:05:59 PM

Quote from: WDH on July 15, 2009, 05:30:32 PM
I want to eat at the half-table :D.

Are you sure? They only serve half-portions, half the time :D

Jeff · July 16, 2009, 03:01:15 PM

...to half wits. ;)

Norm · July 16, 2009, 03:21:22 PM

Danny I don't think you should half to take that kind of guff. ;D

LeeB · July 16, 2009, 03:25:45 PM

I figured he just wanted to sit at the half pint's table.

beenthere · July 16, 2009, 04:45:00 PM

Gonna half half-pints now? ;D

Warbird · July 16, 2009, 05:59:02 PM

Talk about going off half cocked!

WDH · July 17, 2009, 12:11:52 AM

I am going to need several half-pints in order to keep reading this thread

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Coon · July 19, 2009, 03:25:23 PM

WDH, Watch yourself cuz the next thing you know they is gonna try drinking half your beer and taking half your income. ;) :D

Jeff · July 23, 2009, 08:47:34 PM

Joan sent me a note that she might not get here as early as she planned, so we took advantage of some breaks between storms today and started to build some tables. Plans were created cut to cut.

Tammy and I Stacy, Jeremy's girl friend Kimmy and Stacy's boy friend Dillon all took part in getting the first one done and the second one well on the way. The second one is going 3 times as fast.