Woodwork the hard way

[david123]

I am hoping that this video has not already been posted, I think it is brilliant. Takes me back to times in my youth in wild places. Great. Love it

http://www.woodworkforums.com/vbtube_sh ... -Australia

 

[Glynne]

If you remember this from your youth, you've been lying about your age!

 

[david123]

Not exactly the 1920s but the 1960s you can saw my in half and count the growth rings if you like. Hope the family are ok, I will give you bell in the week if you are about?

 

[Glynne]

You may be fibbing the other way for the 1960's - remember I know when you were born!
Yes I should be around all next week.
Cheers,
Glynne

 

[Racers]

Check this one out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO0E2Diw4ps

Pete

 

[Fatboy]

makes our lives seem so simple in comparison. cutting a sleeper by hand out of jarra, respect

 

[david123]

Nice one Pete, I enjoyed that one to, thanks

 

[Racers]

It did seem to be a nice life, hard but enjoyable, out in the countryside no one to boss you about.

Pete

 

[david123]

It's all about working with nature and not against it. You also have to understand what you are trying to achieve in the safest way possible. No mobiles in those days. A brain is the best tool you will ever have, providing you use it.

 

[Sheffield Tony]

Have you seen this picture of tree felling ?

http://www.safaritart.com/felling-a-bao ... ozambique/

Some good judgement required there.

 

[david123]

Blimey, health and safety would have a fit. Bet he doesn't live long.

 

[heimlaga]

I know a man who sawed boat planking by hand in his youth. He worked the lower end of the pit saw with his dad the boatbuilder at the top end. That must have been in the late 1940-ies or 1950-ies. Thanks heaven for the powered sawmills....................