The Cat Whittler

Just a #Veteran and a #cat. We go on #adventures, and I #whittle bits of Nature-Felled wood I find, while she #walkies. Everything I whittle "just happens". 8}

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One #wetb#kimbi! My wannabe #porcupine gurl got herself a good warm #bath this evening. She couldn't manage her #dryskin problem and wound up with digging spots under her cheeks. The #pesticide that housing uses made it much worse. But she did awesome, only one #injectionsight from her claw, and she settled down and stood in the warm water for her rinse. #proud #waterbaby #furbaby #cats #catsofinstagram #veteran #love #supportanimals https://www.instagram.com/p/CDmwPdSpaCh/?igshid=4uyazl0sbzex

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Another day begins, and I've received a very nice #donation of #tools! The #plane is already torn down and in the #derusting mix, #clamps already in the drawer, and just about to replace the PowerSmith "dremel" #speedcontrol . #busy day! #veteran #restoration #gifts #repairs #tinkering https://www.instagram.com/p/CBi7lmAJr8F/?igshid=1bfsqaw551ue0

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Ahhh, so #sunny #warms! Time for #kimbi to work on her #tan 😂 #veteran #sunday #quiet #peacefull #supportanimals @cat_whittler https://www.instagram.com/p/CBbqMRTp9ov/?igshid=vqsvv57pqeca

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A #lazy #sunday for #kimbi , letting her #catdad get some #plane blade #diamond cutting and #woodworking for the #toolbox done! Now, a #nap! #veteran #supportanimals #tinkering #notwhittling https://www.instagram.com/p/CBbPePCJJgE/?igshid=vn1qvpg1mirj

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Finally, a #caturday post! #kimbi asked so sweetly to go #walkies when I was working on the #woodworking #toolbox today. So we had #qualitytime in the #shade while #bluejays yelled at her. #veteran #supportanimals #catdad #cats https://www.instagram.com/p/CBZGXICJx90/?igshid=akq86kl3tf9i

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This #catdad is sore! Second day of #clearing all the #storm damage in the #churchyard . #kimbi was halpful yesterday, but there was so much #naturefelled wood, I had to make it two days. Worked on my #woodworking #toolbox a bit, hand cutting the Lincoln corner joints, and hand #rabbiting for dividers between the #planes . #veteran #tired #elm #maple https://www.instagram.com/p/CBWzLUDppmL/?igshid=kgrd6deducre

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Well, all the #plane blades are #honed out. My #diamond stone is just about worn out. Have to #whittle up some handle/grip hardware, but busy day tomorrow. The guest #kimbi goes to the #shelter in the morning. Hope she gets the help she needs! #catdad #veteran #woodworking #tools #cats https://www.instagram.com/p/CBJ2UolJ8Dw/?igshid=ipcg66kxpl9b

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A quick post-caturday report. The guest #kimbi is indeed #littertrained and has #appetite; she's doing great despite the fur mats and ear issues. Got some #whittling down as well, final #oiling of the #plane and #hacksaw handles. #catdad #rescueanimals #cats #catsofinstagram #supportanimals #woodworking #restoration https://www.instagram.com/p/CBIlcWzJ-FJ/?igshid=96riyzhlogog

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Well, my #caturday guest is sacked out in the #cattree, not a single complaint. She didn't mind me #woodworking or #stoning metal surfaces. #catdad #veteran #nap #cats #catsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CBG1axSp4-W/?igshid=10bpqhst82972

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#angola peeps, it's #caturday and someone has lost their #furbaby! Unexpected #guest #cat found its way up and is a #purry #lovebug. Anyone know who's it is? #catdad #cats #mystery #lostpet https://www.instagram.com/p/CBGjWUKpYbp/?igshid=q0575fz58x04

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I'd like to make a #note here about #bluing as part of any #ironb#cleaning #process. It I have alot if surface to prevent #flashrust after cleaning, I use a bit of #coldblue as the final #scotchbrite scrub and rinse, always drying by hand after. Then a bit of #linseed oil with WD-40 rub and the metal is good for 10yrs or so. #oldschool #veteran #restoration https://www.instagram.com/p/CBEqLRIp-Nx/?igshid=1sf6u0q450r81

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While #kimbi is off visiting, it's time to break out the #lemonjuice and #dawn combo to #derust my old #tools. After a few hours, there's already been a huge difference. #notwhittling #restoration #veteran https://www.instagram.com/p/CBERB0ypKWO/?igshid=kul46m0xo98p

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Finally got #outside to #whittle while #kimbi stared at everything for #sunset ! Now, see if we can sleep through the #tards and their stupid #fireworks a month early. #veteran #catdad #cats #catsofinstagram #supportanimals https://www.instagram.com/p/CBCRNgkhRbv/?igshid=1nr13zrk188bj

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For today, a bit of an #antique #tool hunt. Goodies that might perk the interest of some #restoration folks. Took home two #planes and a turnbuckle #hacksaw. Been wanting one since dad's was auctioned off some 15yrs ago. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBBYQbWpLP7/?igshid=1ioijb73t5mql

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From yesterday, because I was too tired to remember! Bit of hand #machine work and #electronics #wiring for the #lathe controller. Then #evening #walkies with my #stubborn #kimbi before sorting out the #wood drying in the #community shed. Took a load of #dryrot to the #churchyard curb. #catdad #veteran #supportanimals #tinkering https://www.instagram.com/p/CA_kv4JpMqY/?igshid=2fztgyckbsbc

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It had to happen. #industrialaccident involving a #japanese saw. Sigh. #veteran #woodworking #tinkering https://www.instagram.com/p/CA3M_x3J951/?igshid=1q4x56ngxwscu

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A lazy #caturday for #kimbi so her #catdad got the #repurposed #led backlight strips finished in the #rechargable desk #worklight, the various #desk things painted, and the handy #usb hub mounnted under the heavy keyboard shelf. Busy day. #veteran #busybody #cats #catsofinstagram #supportanimals #electronics #engineering https://www.instagram.com/p/CA1XG57pR8f/?igshid=1g1uo1h8lvjal