u/obxchris — reddlx

▲ 182 r/blacksmithing+1 crossposts

Someone was throwing these away. I was wondering if anyone had ideas to repurpose them. I am into green woodworking but I am not sure if I could turn them into carving hatchets or something useful.

u/obxchris — 4 days ago

▲ 27 r/Pennsic+1 crossposts

Pennsic Bridge Battle

Even though I no longer fight, I love to spectate. What a great battle.

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u/obxchris — 17 days ago

▲ 0 r/obx

I hope this is ok to post. If not moderators please remove. Hi, I'm Chris. If you are visiting the OBX this weekend, I hope you have a happy and safe 4th of July.

Hi, I'm Chris. If you are visiting the OBX this weekend, I hope you have a happy and safe 4th of July. I am a local and have enjoyed raising kids "on the beach". It's a great place to live and our community is good.

I have several video resources available for you, if you are interested, from How to Drive on The Beach, Safety and Guidelines for Beach Fires, How To Take The Ferry To Ocracoke, OBX Camping, Fishing and Inexpensive Things To do. I enjoy making videos as a hobby but will not be quitting my day job!

Thanks for checking me out on Youtube: Resist The Grind, if anything here may be helpful to you. Enjoy your OBX time, it's a great place to make memories. -Chris

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u/obxchris — 2 months ago

▲ 126 r/Metalsmithing+4 crossposts

A lot of people ask how to get started in blacksmithing. I tried to cover the main things needed to set up a shop. I tried to cover as much as I can. If I forgot something let me know.

I went from simple “frying pan forge “ to gas forge, anvils other tools and safety. Will leave the link in comments if you are interested.

u/Elegant_Industry795 — 2 months ago

▲ 24 r/Forging+3 crossposts

Forging a Medieval Rush Light Holder: A Beginner's Blacksmithing Project

This is a great project if you are looking to try blacksmithing. Rush lights were extremely common in medieval times.

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u/obxchris — 2 months ago

▲ 42 r/greenwoodworking

Turned a spoon on my pole lathe. Fun little project. It is from the Juniper logs I got.

I recently built this lathe and it is a lot of fun.

u/obxchris — 2 months ago

▲ 10 r/obx

If you are looking to go down to Ocracoke I made this video that will help you have a great time.

I go over how to take the ferry and what highlights you don’t want to miss. We have been going down for over 20 years. As a local we love to visit and explore the beautiful beaches on the island.

I also have other videos on the Outer Banks. How to drive on the beach, beach fire regulations, OBX on a Budget and more. Hope these videos can help you have a memorable vacation.

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u/obxchris — 2 months ago

▲ 22 r/greenwoodworking+1 crossposts

Used up some of the Juniper I got to make a rustic stool

This is the first part in a three part series on making milking stools. Each one will be more refined than the last. The third will use my spring pole lathe.

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u/obxchris — 2 months ago

▲ 25 r/greenwoodworking

My Second spoon ever. Made from some of the Juniper I scored.

Fortunately I have plenty of wood to learn on. Still have to do final finishing once it dries a bit. Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

u/obxchris — 2 months ago

▲ 46 r/greenwoodworking

Heard a chainsaw down the street. Asked the tree surgeon to put some aside for me. Scored a bunch of juniper.

Now to create a list of projects. Thinking : milking stools, dough bowls, spoons, kuska… what would you make?

u/obxchris — 2 months ago

▲ 47 r/Woodworkingvideos+3 crossposts

I had asked about building a spring pole lathe a little while back. I have completed it and I am amazed at how sturdy it is.

This is the third lathe I have built but this one is my favorite. It is based on plans from the book Green Woodwork by Mike Abbott. I can’t wait to turn out some projects. What are some things people have turned on their lathes?

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u/obxchris — 2 months ago

▲ 29 r/greenwoodworking+2 crossposts

I am pretty happy with my new froe. I enjoy making my own tools. What are some of the greenwood tools you have made?

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u/obxchris — 3 months ago

▲ 45 r/greenwoodworking

I am looking to make the pole lathe from this book by Mike Abbott. I would love to see any pole lathes people have made based on this design.

I really like the design and feel it would be good for demos and has a historic look.
If you have made one, what do you like/dislike or what modifications have you made?

u/obxchris — 3 months ago

▲ 5 r/Blacksmith

Making a froe from leaf spring

Quick question. I am gonna make a froe from a leaf spring. I was wondering if it needs to be quenched and tempered? Thanks

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u/obxchris — 3 months ago

▲ 36 r/Spooncarving

First spoon. I went to a kick back and carve event, it was a lot of fun.

I started a spoon while there and have been slammed. I finally got a chance to sit down and work on it. I guess next step is burnishing it.

u/obxchris — 3 months ago

▲ 5 r/obx

Green woodworking, historic trades, blacksmithing, spoon or bowl carving … on the OBX

I enjoy traditional crafts such as the ones listed above. I live on the OBX and was wondering if there were others with similar interests?

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u/obxchris — 3 months ago

▲ 146 r/Workbenches

Got over to Old Salem to see the original Moravian workbench

The staff let me go in the back workshop to see it. Now I really want to build one. Hard part is affording the wood.

u/obxchris — 3 months ago

▲ 46 r/greenwoodworking+2 crossposts

I wasn’t even there 5 minutes and they had a set of tools for me to borrow and we started splitting out wood. I was also impressed with the willingness of everyone to teach and give input. In October they have a larger event i will definitely be going back for.

u/obxchris — 4 months ago

▲ 20 r/woodworkingtools

I am doing a lot of traditional woodworking and I really wanted a sturdy saw bench. This thing is a beast. I plan to use it for a number of upcoming projects.

I had a major mistake in construction but we persevered and came up with a great bench. I think it really pays tribute to the original.

I’ll comment with a link to the build video. Anyone else into traditional/ green woodworking?

u/obxchris — 4 months ago

▲ 531 r/sca+3 crossposts

I am doing a lot of traditional woodworking and I really wanted a sturdy saw bench. This thing is a beast. I plan to use it for a number of upcoming projects.

I had a major mistake in construction but we persevered and came up with a great bench. I think it really pays tribute to the original.

I’ll comment with a link to the build video. Anyone else into traditional/ green woodworking?

u/Elegant_Industry795 — 4 months ago