Category: wood

Making wood chips

I got a bag of mesquite wood for smoking but they’re large chunks. Currently, I am working with wood chips so I got a hatchet to chop them up. The bonus is that I have never used one before and I love bladed weapons. Nor have I ever chopped wood.

Channeling my inner man! Very fun stuff and a good way to train/test aim.

Pictures!

Hatchet
Made in the USA

Initially, I came up with this idea, but quickly realized that it was neither a good idea nor effective.
Moved to stable ground, found scrap wood, and put on gloves

Blam!
End result

This. Was. Fun. The more I did it, the better control and better aim I got. My left hand is by far inferior to my right hand.

Definitely need a better cutting block. Now I know why people use stumps. Being old makes standing up harder every day.

Looking forward to next time!

Minwax Wood Finish Stain Marker

Red Mahogany

Project: Stain unfinished rotating photo cube

Number of pens: 1

I was surprised. I had bought 2 pens in case it wouldn’t be enough, but I finished with the stain and the pen is still going strong. It’s true that it probably took 10 times longer than just rubbing on the stain, but it was much less messy.

Yes, I would recommend this product. Now to do a second coat and apply a clear varnish.