Lots happening. Last night, I felt the little old house wiggle (more like a “thunk”) and heard stuff slosh around a bit. Told the kids, who were going to bed, that a large truck must have just gone by…Rose said “I didn’t hear a truck.” Later, I read about the earthquake in Maine. My first ever experience with one.
Early this month, the local red-tail hawk showed up. Our museum has chickens running around it, and no shortage of chipmunks etc… These hawks become very tolerant of humans. Good for photos, it is.
I have been carving some spoons lately, here working on a maple one from a small sapling I removed from the yard to open the view a bit.
said view here:
There will be more spoons for sale soon. I went for a walk this morning before work…
past the forge…
and down the Eel river walkway…
again, a bit further on
Where I collected this crook of cherry, a ladle to be.
I don’t have any time to delve into this chunk of wood until after the weekend. But it looks promising. So, more later.
PETER FOLLANSBEE: JOINER’S NOTES 
I was in the shop when I experienced my first earthquake in 2011. Scary stuff. I had some lumber fall off the racks. I made a beeline for the door. No real damage in the shop. The house, well … all of our barware fell off the shelves. Such is life I guess.
Hey Peter, enjoying the frequent posts….is that a Hans Karlson axe?
HI Jarrod, yes, it is Hans’ hatchet, from 1988. I am getting a new one also from Drew Langsner, very similar shape & size. This one is an all-time favorite.
Beautiful photos as always.
Looking forward to seeing that ladle.
I was in bed last night for my usual nap before going to work when the bed shook for about 5 seconds. This is probably the fourth quake in VT since I’ve been here (1986) and the first I took notice of. That’s a great looking hatchet and a very nice cherry crook.
Paul has bare feet. koo koo ka choo.
Peter,
What is your recommendation on hatchet length and weight. I see that Han’s hatchet at the country workshop is 14″ long 24oz with a 3 3/4″ blade are these decent specifications to look out for in a carving axe?
We were living up in Sandwich NH when the 88 earthquake hit. I complained at my Newfoundland Dog for scratching and shaking the floor. She walked out of the hall while things were still moving and I thought nope not the dog..
Peter, when you “harvest” wood while on a walk like that crook of cherry, are you carrying a saw with you? I often go for walks in the woods near our house and wonder about how I would bring home spoon stock when I see a recently-downed limb. I have thought about getting one of those folding bow saws to carry in a backpack while I walk.
The mid-Atlantic earthquake was scary….lasted at least 30 seconds….tools fell off the racks….felt like a large train that kept going by…..