NaturReclaimed

a blog of my love for woodworking and my ventures as a hobbyist Turner and Furniture maker

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So my 3yo has started asking questions about my rifles and pistols (both the fully semi-automatic and the bolt-action machine guns). So I agreed to let him hold them if he could show he understands the 4 Safety Rules: 1. Treat every weapon like its loaded. 2. Keep your finger straight and off the trigger. 3. Never point a weapon at another person. (Simplified for a 3yo mind.) 4. Know your target and what is beyond it. After 3 days, I see him walking out to the Jeep carrying his rifle like this. Rarely have I been prouder!! . #natur_reclaimed #woodturning #woodworking #lathework #carpentry #timberframe #roubo #veteran #veteran_owned #combatmedic #68W #blackhawkpilot #153D #LRS #11B #reconmarine #marineveteran #usmc #paramediclife #raisingthemright #secondammendment #2a (at Lexington County, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2M0b8hlTYp/?igshid=omhedg09q6vc

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About a year or so ago I bought a high end turning gouge from #thompsonlathetools. After speaking to Dave (the owner), he convinced me to make a handle for it myself. I got a beautiful piece of plum from the Governor's Mansion in Columbia, SC. It split terribly while drying and I saw a chance to try an epoxy stabilization. When I finally cowboyed up and did it, this was the result. I'm looking forward to the many hours of use!! . #natur_reclaimed #woodturning #woodworking #lathework #carpentry #timberframe #roubo #veteran #veteran_owned #combatmedic #68W #blackhawkpilot #153D #LRS #11B #reconmarine #marineveteran #usmc #paramediclife #over40fitness (at Lexington County, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByiJRoznfpH/?igshid=hq2q47g3w3hm

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My first successful acrylic/polyester pen! This particular pen is the Naval Surface Warefare badge, for a Senior Master Chief, ret. It's part one of a two pen set. . #natur_reclaimed #woodturning #woodworking #lathework #carpentry #timberframe #roubo #veteran #veteran_owned #combatmedic #68W #blackhawkpilot #153D #LRS #11B #reconmarine #marineveteran #usmc #paramediclife #over40fitness (at Lexington County, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByJe-OwnzHn/?igshid=czs9mlbk7f19

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So, I'm gonna be laid up for a time... Turns out I tore my ACL during the Best Warrior Competition back in Jan. Finally had surgery today, not sure how long recovery will actually take, but I've been told to expect 6mo! #natur_reclaimed #woodturning #woodworking #lathework #carpentry #timberframe #roubo #veteran #veteran_owned #combatmedic #68W #blackhawkpilot #153D #LRS #11B #reconmarine #marineveteran #usmc #paramediclife #over40fitness (at Lexington Medical Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxTZLp3Fwai/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18t486901v4wv

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The finished product. My oldest LOVES it. My younger not so much (oh the fit he threw when we secured him in the swing...) ^,^ natur_reclaimed #woodturning #woodworking #lathework #carpentry #timberframe #roubo #veteran #veteran_owned #combatmedic #68W #blackhawkpilot #153D #LRS #11B #reconmarine #marineveteran #usmc #paramediclife #over40fitness (at Lexington County, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw5F5UEFyYl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jmfqnnzqinyo

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My oldest keeps asking me to build a swing in the backyard. It's a gorgeous day today; seems like a good time to practice my timberframe joinery! natur_reclaimed #woodturning #woodworking #lathework #carpentry timberframe #roubo #veteran #veteran_owned #combatmedic #68W #blackhawkpilot #153D #LRS #11B #reconmarine #marineveteran #usmc #paramediclife #over40fitness (at Lexington County, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw42UYWFDbO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14tbdf4nypzgs

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Got the laminates glued up. I have to say that working with the cheap, scrap 2x6 from the nearby mass-produced subdivision going up has so many challenges and frustrations. Warping, cupping, bowing, knots and cross grains... #natur_reclaimed #woodturning #woodworking #lathework #carpentry #roubo #veteran #veteran_owned #combatmedic #68W #blackhawkpilot #153D #LRS #11B #reconmarine #marineveteran #usmc #paramediclife #over40fitness (at Lexington County, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwsHKunlghk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1oarthzktcwn9

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Nothing like a hot bowl of mash from my own handturned bowl before a weekend of 911 calls. #natur_reclaimed #woodturning #woodworking #lathework #carpentry #veteran #veteran_owned #combatmedic #68W #blackhawkpilot #153D #LRS #11B #reconmarine #marineveteran #usmc #nightshiftmedic #paramediclife (at West Columbia, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwK2ryCFYAP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1td3j95k8pev9

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A little humor for the day. I've finally gotten the shop organized enough to resume working on my roubo. Pictures forthcoming. natur_reclaimed #woodturning #woodworking #lathework #carpentry #roubo #veteran #veteran_owned #combatmedic #68W #blackhawkpilot #153D #LRS-D #11B #reconmarine #marineveteran #usmc (at Lexington County, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwKjAzfFrvh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=138y9uiblvdfn

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Got to complete in the German Armed Forces "Schützenschnur" this past weekend. It was a real treat, and I'm happy to say I shot GOLD!! (Got to blast away with an M-249 offhand for fun too.) #natur_reclaimed #woodturning #woodworking #lathework #carpentry #veteran #veteran_owned #combatmedic #68W #blackhawkpilot #153D #LRS-D #11B #reconmarine #0321 #marineveteran #usmc (at McCrady Training Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvNbzjtFvxI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5v3b9mlsce51

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So my boys (3yo & 15mo) are still too short to wash their hands after they do their potty duty. So, I built a folding stool to get them closer to the sink. I made it from pine and cedar. No nails were used, finished with a simple natural stain to seal it. The bonus challenge was that I had only aged logs and some scrap #2 construction board lying around. Which means I had to process the lumber for this from logs to what you see here. It was quite the experience, and one I fully intend to repeat it as I plan to make a second stool for my petite wife in the kitchen (those dang top shelves...) #natur_reclaimed #woodturning #woodworking #lathework #carpentry #veteran #veteran_owned #combatmedic #68W #blackhawkpilot #153D #LRS-D #11B #reconmarine #0321 #marineveteran #usmc (at Lexington County, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvNE4WRFmZq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wunofwewqy6r

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New shelf (consol) design

Walnut and Ash

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Beautiful

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Been quite a while since I got to work at the lathe; even longer since I posted. Finally got into the shop last night to make this beauty. My first attempt at making a candlestick; eastern red cedar with acrylic finish. #natur_reclaimed #lathework #handmade #woodturning #woodworking #workshop #carpentry #veteran #veteranowned #combatmedic #68w #blackhawkpilot #reconmarine #marineveteran #usmc #over40fitness (at Lexington County, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrQFx03Fm7_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qd51clyjd8ao

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Well, I finally got around to breaking in my latest workout took. Let me tell ya, it's a smoker! Especially since I only have a 50cc chainsaw. I wanted to buy a mill that fit my saw; now I need a BIGGER saw!! #natur_reclaimed #handmade #woodworking #woodturning #lathework #workshop #workbench #carpentry #veteran #veteranowned #combatmedic #68w #blackhawkpilot #reconmarine #marineveteran #usmc #over40fitness (at West Columbia, South Carolina)

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There's a badge for night owls, why am I not surprised! Deck of Cards: push ups, goblet squats, box jumps and weighted russian twists (at West Columbia, South Carolina)

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Sometimes, just sitting and smoking a pipe w/ a good book is the best stress relief I can find. The act of taking time to enjoy the pipe also gives me the opportunity to enjoy simply reading w/o needing to rush. (I blame paramedic school for that habit!) #natur_reclaimed #handmade #woodworking #woodturning #lathework #workshop #workbench #carpentry #veteran #veteranowned #combatmedic #68w #reconmarine #marineveteran #usmc #blackhawkpilot #over40fitness (at Chapin, South Carolina)