From the Sensei...

As Arthur is the apprentice, the young Padawan so but of course Kevin is the Master, the Sensei who taught him.

It’s only fitting the teacher gets also gets his kudos here.

Both the 2-tiered table and bowls displayed upon it are Kevin’s work.

The bowls, chalices and plates are made from the cedar logs left to us.   The table is also made from cedar.

Kevin made the comment that it was good Arthur had to go back to school after Thanks-giving break so he could have his lathe back.  I had to make the comment back that Christmas break will soon be upon us.

~Cheryl


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Arthur, Cedar & Lathe 11-2013

Woodworking becomes him; at least as far as lathe work goes. 

Once the piece is taken off the lathe, it is done, with the exception of a few sanding swipes here and there. 

Maybe that is the appeal, however I must take in to consideration the time and patience involved.  At 13, Arthur has begun making a statement in the area of his creativity.

He likes the finished product.  So do I.

We like them so much we’ve shared them with Olive Forge who have them on display and for sale. All proceeds go to Arthur (& and 1/2 to is savings account).

Arthur has himself listed at VP of labor at Going Green on his facebook page.  He is very much a part of our re-purposing. 

These are his creations from a cedar log left to us that had no home.

~Cheryl

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Tardis Smoke House Saga - the begining......

First off - Do you think they cold get any dirtier? You know Dr. Who would never be seen under dressed and sweaty, but I bet he never had the notion to smoke meat, in fact, I’m not sure I’ve ever seen Dr. Who eat…..wonder if he ever visits the Food Network….

Back to Cherylwood now…

Starting with a love of pastrami, bacon and sausage...and of course that DIY notion deeply inset into our brains.......and hearts.....and the very fact that Kevin recently traded for a whole hog..........let's experiment with our own smoked meat ideas!

So appeared our Tardis Smoke House! It sits near the garden shed Kevin built and front of the carport he built...

As you can imagine, once again Kevin started with an idea (no blueprints) and began building with the fall off wood from the sawmill. Our Tardis stands at least 9 1/2 feet tall, not including the grey bricks. 

Get your own Tardis and make your own out of this world meat, or maybe for a garden shed, pretty out house….4 flat walls, 1 tin roof for $300.00, (assembly, delivery and blocks not included) contact us for

availability……

~Cheryl

p.s. we welcome your favorite recipes......and we'll keep the fire going....

August up date

House update

This is the last beam to the house.  It is is on the back deck.  Next I need to finish the deck floor and the set the headers for the deck roof, finish the roof and then finish the house siding

August drawing

I got a load of red cedar and I don't have a pick to put up but I have a couple of projects in mind, so this month the drawing will be surprise project

Our Garden

 Started picking grapes a few days ago and got a large bowl full, yesterday we picked over five gallons. Today we are going to turn the grapes into juice so we can later make jelly and syrup. No wine, my wine pallet is rather expensive and I dont have the knowledge to produce a wine I would like. So we will stick with jelly and syrup for the pancakes and waffles. That will take a little out of my grocery bill

August Giveaway

No pics this month as yet, but, Last month I received a load of red cedar. you know the smelly kind. Well I have a project in mind and a recipient, so the August giveaway is predetermined but I wont say until I have the project done. My way way of saying thanks to an ole friend.  I will post pics as Work my way through the project

July drawing, canoe paddles

A pair of bent handle paddles.  Paddle blades are made from Western red cedar, Mahogany and Palowian.  Paddle shafts and handle are made of Mahogany and Western red cedar

JUNE GIVEAWAY RESULTS!

Again,

Thank you all for your Emails!  This month giveaway goes to Bernie of Lake Sinclair!

Enjoy  Bernie!

Everyone one else stay tuned for our JULY giveaway!

Stay Green!

~Cheryl

June give away

Garden Tables/ Benches

These are cut from a short log that would have ended up in a log pile somewhere or burned.  Cut on an angle I can get a longer slab.  Both are cut from the same log with sequential cuts.  The tables stand 17 inches  and are 30 inches long 18 inches wide.  They are rough cut and unfinished

Just like last month, if you are interested, send us an email and we will add you to the list

Giveaway Results!

Thank you all for your emails for the "Back Yard Stop Light", it is being delivered to Ms. Kathy from Arizona.

Congrats to Kathy!

And stay tuned for our next giveaway!'''

~Kevin

My saw mill came with a crank handle used to raise and lower the blade. The design was as simple as pure as you could get, the design also allowed for easy modifications. Here I added a linear actuator instead of the crank handle. Increased production by 40%

Bird Abodes

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~Kevin Raber - Going-Green

Ranch with mother in law apt

I have always felt it was bad luck to throw away old boots,  They have been at you beck and call and they deserve better than the trash heap

Although I have had better boots, these have done what they could given the quality of construction.  Three pairs of the same boot/ manufacture in 1 1/2 years.  Don't buy Wolverine Boots

working on the sun room siding

I worked in cabinet shop in Montana and that was my introduction to hand and power tools.  That was 1990.  I bought tools for my own arsenal based on what I saw and experienced.  My old tools consist of Porter Cable, Milwaukee  Makita, Between routers, jig saws circular saws drills etc, I have noticed a significant drop in quality and an increase in cost.  99% of those tools are still completely functional and serve me well.  However, tools I have purchased from Lowe's over the past couple of years have FAILED drastically, burn out burn up.  To date my Harbor freight or Wood Workers Supply Catalog tools are out lasting brand names for less than half the cost.  Tools, my suggestion is buy yard sale or pawn shop.  The saw mill, was a $2000.00 purchase, The framing package alone for the house was 7,000 not to mention the sheeting, sub-floor and finished floor and siding etc

Starting the inside

While I worked for Lowe's, I collected all kinds of lights, lamps, shower stalls, counter tops, fixtures, etc.  I could finish the house with conventional theme/ style, but I want to show off my creativity.  The toilet and shower/ tub are conventional and fiber glass, but the bath room vanities and kitchen are going to be what I like to call it "Cottage Chic"

Start of the kitchen sink.  Two 55 gallon tanks cut to size and a faucet from my  5.00 cart

Cheryl's Vanity
inch thick pine slab, 22-25 inches wide 65 inches long.  The bowl is made from a butt cut log and hollowed out with the table saw.  I got the fixture when I bought three carts of fixtures for 5.00

Arthur's normal vanity,  Special order return I got it for 20.00