Saturday, September 1, 2012

Oiled Myrtle Table

Work Bench - Laminated Mountain Ash Top

Workbench - Recycled Oregon base, Mountain Ash top

Making Fine Furniture from Old Trees


Rather than seeing beautiful old (60 to 100 years) Oaks, Elms, and European Ash trees chipped when they become deceased and dangerous, using a local tree surgeon and a Lucas Mill, set up at near the workshop in the paddock, wonderful results can ensue!


Old Oak destined to come down
Oak ready to be Milled


















Technical discussions on the best way to mill.

Our 'assistants'











The Timber stack grows quickly



Possible Table Legs



Oak


Using the Chain Saw to cut Elm slabs







Elm 'Book Match'

European Ash

European Ash

The last Log for the day as the sun sets