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 21, 2021 | Farm & Homestead, On My Mind
Wintah’s comin’ to Downeast Maine and Downeast Thunder Farm. Gotta get ready now or we’ll find ourselves in trouble. This is a yearly ritual. Picking up the yard and stowing things away is necessary or we won’t find them for another 6 months! Used materials we have...
by Paul | Oct 14, 2021 | Farm & Homestead, Tools & Equipment, Wood Turning
This is the first project with my old wood lathe since overhauling the lathe and replacing the bearings. 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 materials and made the new...
by Paul | Oct 8, 2021 | Farm & Homestead, Tools & Equipment, Wood Turning
Part 2 features the installation of new bearings, the installation of a new power switch, and re-assembly of the lathe. I then place a rectangular piece of wood in position on the lathe and turn it to a round shape as a preliminary test with excellent results! I...
