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Several of upcoming projects required some wood I did not have in the shop. So off to the Lumber Mill it was. Hicksville Lumber Mill is unique in several ways — It is owned my Mennonites; is known in the surrounding area for their low prices; carry a wide selection of lumber; can make almost anything […]
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Project Number One I’ve been working on a quilt hanger for several months. It was supposed to only take a week or two. All went together pretty well. But then it all came to a screeching halt when the stain would not get as dark as expected. Lesson learned – Don’t use a light colored wood when […]
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I was asked to make a maple bowl. After searching both locally and on the internet, I ended up at McFarlands mill in Winchester. They had maple from a tree cut down at Handley High School. (It is of historical significance, but I haven’t found a source of the details as of yet.) I needed […]