Author Archives: The Woodpecker

May222026

Episode 346 – How I lengthen planks

Posted on May 22, 2026 by The Woodpecker

Episode 346 – How I lengthen planks

I needed longer planks for the sides of the drawers in my transformable chest of drawers; here’s how I did it.

May12026

Episode 345 – The third part of the construction of our daughter’s house

Posted on May 1, 2026 by The Woodpecker

Episode 345 – The third part of the construction of our daughter’s house

The third summary of the construction of our daughter’s house.

Apr102026

Episode 344 – Cutting dead trees in April

Posted on April 10, 2026 by The Woodpecker

Episode 344 – Cutting dead trees in April

Renée and I spent a week at the cottage in April. We cut down several dead trees. It’s much easier in winter, as you’ll see.

Mar272026

Episode 343 – I cut aluminum for the fist time with my CNC

Posted on March 27, 2026 by The Woodpecker

Episode 343 – I cut aluminum for the fist time with my CNC

I cut aluminum for the first time with my CNC. I tried something different to lubricate the bit.

Mar132026

My snowmobile trips of 2026

Posted on March 13, 2026 by The Woodpecker

My snowmobile trips of 2026

I made two snowmobile trips this winter. Here are some images I shot during those trips.

Feb272026

Episode 342 – My new sawmill

Posted on February 27, 2026 by The Woodpecker

Episode 342 – My new sawmill

I bought a small sawmill so it would be easier to cut planks. Here I’m using it for the first time.