by Paul | Nov 12, 2021 | Contests & Giveaways, Farm & Homestead, Promotions, Tools & Equipment, Wood Turning
Downeast Thunder Creations has surpassed the 4000-subscriber milestone and it is now time for me to celebrate the occasion. Many thanks to all of you viewers that have liked, shared, subscribed, and commented on my channel and videos. Please stick around and help me...
by Paul | Nov 4, 2021 | Boat Building, Farm & Homestead, Sailing & Cruising
The local sawmill had a pine board 20 feet long and about a foot wide that was relatively clear and largely free of knots. It was perfect for ripping out the outwales for my 18’ pocket cruising sailboat and it was only twenty bucks! Here’s the...
by Paul | Nov 4, 2021 | Contests & Giveaways, Fabrication, Promotions, Tools & Equipment, Wood Turning
This is the first project with my old wood lathe since overhauling the lathe and replacing the bearings. In an earlier video, I turned a couple of pieces of hardwood scraps and made a wood mallet like the one I made for myself almost 5 years ago. I used the same...
by Paul | Oct 28, 2021 | Farm & Homestead, Furniture Designs
Here at Downeast Thunder Farm, we try our best to not waste anything and to get as much use out of items and materials as possible. This video is about how I typically go about reclaiming wood from old furniture, avoiding any damage to the wood during disassembly to...
by Paul | Oct 28, 2021 | Boat Building, Sailing & Cruising
Ayuh! It is indeed a sad day at Shoestring Shipyard, here in Downeast Maine. It’s the end of the warm season and everything outside must be buttoned down for the long, cold “Wintah” ahead. We could see a major snowstorm any day now. Once again, work on the 18’ pocket...