Birch Hollow

a small workshop log: birch, linseed oil and too many clamps

Stool legs, second attempt

November 2, 2026

Drew the tenons on green wood this time and let them dry by the stove for a week. They lock in much tighter now. Next: a seat from a single split board.

Sharpening day

October 18, 2026

Flattened the 1000 stone and finally fixed the bevel on the old drawknife. Half a Saturday, but every cut since has been cleaner.

Kuksa from a burl

October 5, 2026

Boiled the blank in salt water before carving. It split anyway along a hidden check, so it is now a very nice spoon.