What have I done ?

**Barterbuilt** · 27th November 2012, 05:10 PM

Now that the wood bug has bit me bad I look at wood ....scratch... timber, differently now.
I got a slap from my carpenter mate the other day for calling it wood.

I was sitting on the back verander the other day having a cold one, when my dog ( who loves to chew wood...scratch.. timber ) came out from the firewood stack with a piece in her mouth. She sat in front of me and began to chew. I snatched the piece from her and began to oggle at the grain.
I took said firewood to work today and ran it accross my metal bandsaw and threw it on my metal linisher. Yes, I only have metalwork machines. Ohhhhh

Now I am sure that I will have to say many Hail Mary's to save me from pergotory.
About 6 months ago I cut up a 600mm dia x 4 meter log and used it for.. yes.. firewood!!

I don't want to be a toolmaker anymore

I want to be cabinet maker

I liked that piece of timber so much that I carried it around in my pocket all day.
In fact if any of you pen makers read this I may even get it made into a pen to signify my awakening.

I guess now I start the long process of collecting wood working machines.

Anyway... Sorry if I'm boring you all, but I had a great day.

**AlexS** · 27th November 2012, 06:03 PM

Very nice! Looks like rose mahogany. If it is, it's very nice to work with, just remember to clean joints with acetone before gluing, and likewise the surfaces before finishing. It has a pleasant smell when you're working it, but not noticeable in the finished work.

**Christos** · 27th November 2012, 06:14 PM

Very good story and nothing is stopping you from doing metal work.

**wheelinround** · 27th November 2012, 07:59 PM

I'd remove the part where you say you used works metal linisher for the woodwork. If the boss reads this he'll know who to boot for doing it

Good job the dog deserve a treat for bring you to heal by throwing you a bone.

Nothing wrong with wood and metal working brought together many trades cover both many hobbies also. check the forum you'll see. Next thing is you'll need a bigger shed for all those new tools.

Oh and welcome.

**Barterbuilt** · 27th November 2012, 09:24 PM

Thanks

Alex, no need to worry about the acetone, I burnt it all ( well nearly ) Shame on me.

Christos, I do actually enjoy my metalwork. My first love.

Wheelin, Don't worry about the boss, he's a push over. I work for myself.
Also no stranger to this forum, I've been lurking for a while. Feel like I know most of you personally. Read soooo many posts.
The shed? It's 225 sq meters.

and only half full. Plenty of room.

This all started about 5 years ago.
I happened to be in Trend timbers in Sydney where I found a small slab of Bohemia.
Couldn't resist so I bought it. Now what I say?
Spent the next few months deciding what to do with it.

Yes, metal and wood go well together, but it's a very fine balance.
I don't think I will ever make a traditional woodworker. I like my metalwork too.

Here's a pic

Thanks for accomodating the newby ( well old newby )

Andrew

**wheelinround** · 28th November 2012, 07:49 AM

Originally Posted by Barterbuilt

Thanks

Alex, no need to worry about the acetone, I burnt it all ( well nearly ) Shame on me.

Christos, I do actually enjoy my metalwork. My first love.

Wheelin, Don't worry about the boss, he's a push over. I work for myself.
Also no stranger to this forum, I've been lurking for a while. Feel like I know most of you personally. Read soooo many posts.
The shed? It's 225 sq meters.

and only half full. Plenty of room.

This all started about 5 years ago.
I happened to be in Trend timbers in Sydney where I found a small slab of Bohemia.
Couldn't resist so I bought it. Now what I say?
Spent the next few months deciding what to do with it.

Yes, metal and wood go well together, but it's a very fine balance.
I don't think I will ever make a traditional woodworker. I like my metalwork too.

Here's a pic

Thanks for accomodating the newby ( well old newby )

Andrew

Hardest boss to have Andrew except for LOYL & KIDS.

Yeh but shed maybe be big (bragger

) but they soon fill up when more toys are bought, I suppose the boat could stay outside.

Its taken you 5 years to come to admit you have the wood bug

The post you made on your new milling device I missed looks beaut so does the wood.

Again I say welcome to "The Wood World"

**gyropilot** · 28th November 2012, 11:37 AM

Great to know there are others (many) who can mix metal and wood !!
I certainly don't see any problem using a Bridgeport (or similar) to get the shape needed in wood!!

Cheers

Geoff

**dr4g0nfly** · 29th November 2012, 06:35 AM

There it goes again, that damn wood bug biting another unsuspecting mortal.

Welcome to the club!

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