davewyo Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Since we all have been talking over rustic lumber lately I figured I put up this short journal. You'll never guess what I'm making this for, so don't bother trying. I'm remaking this shattered piece with the "grey wood" pictured below it. http:// It is deeply weathered and 167 inches long. Here is a close-up of the front and back. http:// The back of my replacement lumber is planed, so I planed off the front a little just to get down to the desired surface. After planing the back to the desired thickness I cut a nice long strip. Got some nice straight grain from the reclaimed lumber. http:// http://I ran that long piece through the router table to round over the four edges. It required all the support stands I could muster. http:// I milled my pieces that are attached to the back and glued them in place. http:// I cut some plugs for later. http:// That's it until after lunch and perhaps a nap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Moore Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 I'm up for a challenge. My guess is boat rub rail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted May 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 That's a great guess...but no cigar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted May 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 I drilled and counter bored the holes. http:// And it's ready for installation. http:// Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post davewyo Posted May 19, 2016 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 before http:// after http:// BTW, I could have used some new twine. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Hay trailer ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted May 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 17 minutes ago, wdwerker said: Hay trailer ? Darned close. More of a dwelling place; a seasonal domicile. This is not something found in the East. I think you only see them in the Rocky Mtns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Gypsy wagon ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted May 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 That is hilarious, and very, very close. If this was a game show we would have to go to the judges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Line shack for a big ass ranch ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted May 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 2 minutes ago, wdwerker said: Line shack for a big ass ranch ? Yes, in a manner of speaking! But mobile. It's a sheep herder's wagon. http:// Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wdwerker Posted May 20, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Wyoming where the men are men and the sheep are scared ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted May 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 3 minutes ago, wdwerker said: Wyoming where the men are men and the sheep are scared ? Yup. These wagons are used by Basque sheepherders throughout the West. They basically live with their herd to keep them safe and fend off the coyotes. (By what I see from driving by on the highway) Right now is high time for sheep herders. The lambs have dropped and we are getting close to sheering time. My boss got the thing 15 years ago. It's sort of like a wooden Winnebago. It has a wood stove and a bunk to sleep on. The dining table pulls out and a leg folds down to prop it up. There are all the comforts of home, if your home is like a canvas wall tent and you like pooping out in the sagebrush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 That thing is really neat Dave. Id love to see some pics of the interior if possible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted May 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 1 hour ago, shaneymack said: That thing is really neat Dave. Id love to see some pics of the interior if possible. I'll put some up tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 RV-ing, 19th century style! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 That's really cool. I don't think my little 4 cyl ford ranger would pull that very well anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted May 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 23 minutes ago, Chestnut said: That's really cool. I don't think my little 4 cyl ford ranger would pull that very well anywhere. I use my 4-wheeler (ATV) to move it twice a year. It can be a struggle if I'm starting up an incline from a dead stop. Once it's rolling it's okay. It has no suspension to speak of so it can be a jolting ride on anything but flat terrain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post davewyo Posted May 21, 2016 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 On 5/20/2016 at 7:50 PM, shaneymack said: That thing is really neat Dave. Id love to see some pics of the interior if possible. Here you go Shane. I'm sorry I didn't get to it yesterday. http:// http:// 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Here you go Shane. I'm sorry I didn't get to it yesterday. That's so cool Dave ! Must gat insanely hot in there when you get that stove going ! Thanks for the pictures =) Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 very cool dave, original version of an RV, i would stay in that long before i would stay in a modern camper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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