Richard, the problem I ran into with splitting the wood, was that part of the grain would follow its way into the opposite "half" of the split line,...
I did mostly problem solving and applied research in chemistry for a specialty chemicals plant of a major specialty chemical company. The senior research chemist for our division of the company had referred to me as the corporate expert on solvents. I did develop 3 specialty solvents for the company that we made and sold. I have done little fine woodworking but quite a bit of carpentry, of all types. Hopefully am now working on learning more about cabinet making and some furniture making. I have used hand tools for years and prefer hand tools, but do have and use some power tools. God has been much better to me than I deserve.
Location:
Edmond, Oklahoma
Interests:
Flyfishing including tying flies and I have built one fly rod, woodworking, playing bass, gardeniing, and bible study.
Occupation:
Formerly an applied research chemist but now retired.
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