Rotted Willow Smoke

Mmmmm. Rotted willow smoke!

It is Thanksgiving, and I am giving thanks.

At one time I planted several hundred willows.

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Turning Pens for Christmas

I have been making pens to give to all the members of my family. Here is the starting pile of blanks with one example.

The blanks were glued up from mesquite and kauri. Click on the image if you want a better view.

Kauri is pretty nifty wood. If the end grain is exposed […]