crappy father's day gifts

[Griff]

It looks like guys like their home roles more than gals do. I stick to the flowers/candy routine for the Hallmark holiday. If we insist on gift giving then Pete should look here. I've recently had the irrational desire to teach myself to hand-hew beams.

[glatt]

Originally Posted by Griff

I've recently had the irrational desire to teach myself to hand-hew beams.

That would be so cool. And really good exercise. Invest in some good steel toe and steel shank boots.

I understand when standing on a log and chopping at the top side of it with an adze, you want to aim about one-two inches beneath your big toe. Crazy.

And don't be this guy. I'm sure he's good, but we all make little mistakes from time to time.

[BigV]

Originally Posted by glatt

That would be so cool. And really good exercise. Invest in some good steel toe and steel shank boots.

I understand when standing on a log and chopping at the top side of it with an adze, you want to aim about one-two inches beneath your big toe. Crazy.

And don't be this guy. I'm sure he's good, but we all make little mistakes from time to time.
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crazy.

and a good reminder why there are lots of log cabins and practically NO hand-hewn-beam cabins.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by BigV

crazy.

and a good reminder why there are lots of log cabins and practically NO hand-hewn-beam cabins.

Many of the hand hewn beam buildings you can't tell from the outside.