[JSK-koubou] has quite the talent for creative woodwork, particularly building interesting tools or improving existing ones. This recent project (multiple build videos below: part 1, part 2, and part ...

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"For me, it's easier to stand the log on end to make vertical cuts," Barnes says. He sinks a 6-foot log into a shallow hole and uses a chain saw to mill two 3-inch-thick slabs for use as a back and ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A regular hand saw can suffice for lopping off the occasional tree branch, but if you’re interested in ...