VERY easy.
I have a Textile Arts class this Sunday, and need several pairs of large knitting needles for my students to knit up some bulky-weight wool. At $12 a pop, I thought I'd try making some instead.
These are made from poplar, Lowe's sells a package of (8) 12" sticks for less than $4. They could certainly be made from oak, as well.
I used a stationary disc sander, set just beyond sixty degrees. I need a longer point for the final shape, but this was a nice starting point, and easy when braced against the jig.
I compared the point to a purchased pair and mimicked the angle using freehand. I then then used different grades of sandpaper to soften the point and slick the entire stick to a super-smooth finish.
Ideally one would use beeswax, but the petroleum jelly was available and worked just fine.
For an end cap I found some rubber grommets that fit perfectly snug... awesome!
The 3/8" dowels are just a hair under the Takumi size 15's. I doubled up this sugar and cream cotton to knit up a demo of how nicely they work.
These would make great gifts for a knitter. I'll try making some with oak, as well as some thinner and even thicker widths. So fun and instant gratification with how easy it was coupled with how great they work!
Vanessa virginiences, or American Lady on Liatrus Spicata, or Button Snakewort.
Both Native
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
Cool! I've never noticed galls on staghorn sumac. Location: SE NH.
Melaphis rhois on Rhus typhina
https://bygl.osu.edu/node/1112
Happy garden with all the heat, humidity, and occasional rain.
I made a yummy zucchini chocolate bread for my sister's visit. Going to air fry some of what I just picked.
