formariz 11,987 #1 Posted January 23, 2021 (edited) For about 15 years I have been drying and storing a couple of prized ash logs for the specific purpose of building oxen yokes which are only found where I come from. This type of highly carved and stylized yoke is found no where else in the world. They are going to be made entirely with hand tools . It will be a good demonstration on how things were made and what can be done without any machinery from rough sawn lumber to a finished product. Its going to be a long project. Edited January 23, 2021 by formariz 1 7 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,275 #2 Posted January 23, 2021 That's some nice looking wood! keep us updated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,203 #3 Posted January 23, 2021 LOVE this. I'm in. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,343 #5 Posted January 23, 2021 I've seen some of the other pictures of ones you have done, looking forward to pictures of how this progresses Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,698 #6 Posted January 23, 2021 I hope this doesn't cut into your spirit making time. Awesome piece of Ash!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #7 Posted January 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, stevasaurus said: I hope this doesn't cut into your spirit making time. Awesome piece of Ash!! As I work on it on the left end of bench still is usually on the right end of bench. This way I can work while waiting for spirit to come out and keep an eye on it while I work. 3 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,016 #8 Posted January 23, 2021 23 minutes ago, formariz said: As I work on it on the left end of bench still is usually on the right end of bench. This way I can work while waiting for spirit to come out and keep an eye on it while I work. Nice copper! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #9 Posted January 23, 2021 Some people actually pay to go to a gym? https://youtu.be/4rhFUBStAM0 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #10 Posted January 23, 2021 I keep looking for the oxen! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,016 #11 Posted January 23, 2021 1 hour ago, formariz said: Some people actually pay to go to a gym? https://youtu.be/4rhFUBStAM0 Love your video! I'm tired now. Time for a nap! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #12 Posted January 23, 2021 This one is now flat , straight and with no wind on both sides. On to the next one. 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #13 Posted January 26, 2021 Layout for piercings. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,400 #14 Posted January 26, 2021 On 1/23/2021 at 5:56 PM, formariz said: ... no wind on both sides ... I'm not familiar with the term "wind", can you explain? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #15 Posted January 26, 2021 24 minutes ago, tunahead72 said: I'm not familiar with the term "wind", can you explain? Without any twist or warp. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #16 Posted January 26, 2021 50 minutes ago, tunahead72 said: I'm not familiar with the term "wind", can you explain? like a vine winding up a tree truck... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #17 Posted January 26, 2021 Started pierced parts. First holes are actually part of design and need to be precisely perpendicular therefor the use of two squares as reference.One can see on second photo the major superiority of auger bits compared to all other types, chip ejection. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #18 Posted January 26, 2021 Next set of holes are all to just waste material prior to chisel work or access holes to insert fretsaw blade. Another example of auger versatility, the fact that they come in 16ths of an inch. Lots of drilling now. Who needs a gym? 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,016 #19 Posted January 26, 2021 I feel worn out again! Love the work Cas. Always wondered why some one would use bits and a brace instead of drill and twist drill bits. Now I know! ( As a side note I did stick a auger bit into an old 1/2" double handle all steel B & D drill from the 50's. I needed a 7/8" hole run thru a 12x12 beam in my house to run wire. I'm lucky I still have arms! ) 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #20 Posted January 26, 2021 (edited) Actually before drilling all of these holes a little chisel work is called for so the edges of material are not split from the bit on the overlapping holes. Pieces is going to be planed again but best to avoid that damage. Edited January 26, 2021 by formariz 8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,203 #21 Posted January 26, 2021 Very much enjoying the work here Caz. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #22 Posted January 26, 2021 1 hour ago, squonk said: I feel worn out again! Love the work Cas. Always wondered why some one would use bits and a brace instead of drill and twist drill bits. Now I know! ( As a side note I did stick a auger bit into an old 1/2" double handle all steel B & D drill from the 50's. I needed a 7/8" hole run thru a 12x12 beam in my house to run wire. I'm lucky I still have arms! ) Thank you. For working in wood there are no advantages to use a twist bit unless it is a brad point bit. An auger bit requires no pressure since screw point will pull it into the wood. It will always go where it is aimed unlike a twist bit which can be deviated depending what kind of grain it finds. The combination of the tall brace with a long auger allows for more accurate holes in regards to level or plumb since one is to the side of tool and can visually see how it is aimed. Leaning over an electric drill putting pressure on a bit allows quite the contrary. Bits never overheat since speed is slow therefore edges will last for hundreds of holes before needing sharpening. An electric drill and bit in thick ,dense hardwood like this will overheat bit on the first couple of holes rendering it useless. Also no noise or flying dust. Just peaceful drilling . As for your experience in using an auger with a drill, I actually witnessed many years ago someone breaking a wrist like that. 32 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Very much enjoying the work here Caz. Thank you. I am glad you and others enjoy it. One of my purposes in life has always been not only to carry on what I have learned but more importantly to bring it to light. Perhaps it will inspire others, but in the very least all of the phots taken will one day when I am not around to be asked questions, will be looked at by others specially by my children and grandchildren and be a great source of information. I many times have questions but sadly the ones who could answer them are no longer here and they did not leave any photos or instructions. I have only the precious time spent with them to reflect back on, and with that and the work they left, attempt to answer them as best as I can. Technology is not all bad . Its another tool, one has to learn how to use it properly. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,203 #23 Posted January 26, 2021 17 minutes ago, formariz said: inspire Aye.. Of my Paint Department this I can say is true. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #24 Posted January 28, 2021 She is beginning to smile at me now. Time for some chisel on this side. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #25 Posted January 29, 2021 (edited) Holes are only drilled as far as screw in auger will pull it in. Since yoke will be tapered in thickness from about 1-7/8” on bottom to about 1” on top as one planes back holes emerge free of tear out. lots of planing again. Edited January 29, 2021 by formariz 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
