Wood, Wood, Wood

Friends have been helping me cut wood for this winter – and maybe winters to come!         When Ken died there were several piles of wood split and cut to 40″ for the side stoke holes on the wood pottery kiln.  I had never used a chainsaw. Ken had bought a small one for me, but I couldn’t start it;  Ken would start it and then use it…   Since 40′ does …

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Wood Progress

Last year Ken cleaned up some older logs on the driveway; since he had not gotten the sawmill up and running the wood had gotten old.  Now it was no longer lumber grade – only good to burn.  He cut the logs in lengths that could be split for the side stoke holes on the pottery kiln – 40 – 42.”   Then the splitter was giving him trouble.  And his health was also giving …

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Wood Cutting Begins Anew

Ken has been clearing the hill of some logs he cut log ago.  He measures         Then he cuts some long enough for the side stoke holes in the pottery kiln         Some wood is cut in short lengths and stacked on a trailer.  Ken splits and I stack for the cook stove.  Some will also go to the larger wood stove near the studio on the lower floor. …

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