Hobbies

**Woodsman** · 16th December 10, 12:51 AM

Originally Posted by Tobus

Those are really beautiful. I'm a sucker for well-done handsome woodwork. It just makes everything look more luxurious.

I have never heard of tulip wood. Tulips are flowers, right? What's going on here?

Tulip poplars are trees that grow very tall and sport yelllow-orange blooms on the topmost canopy. They are hard to see but often get knocked down during a storm in the Spring. The flowers are beautiful but actually look more like daffodils set in a tulip.

The pens and woods are gorgeous! What a wonderful hobby. Makes me want to polish and stain pieces of wood for the beauty of the grains. Maybe I could make some neckerchief slides for scouts.

**Maclachlan** · 16th December 10, 05:21 AM

Originally Posted by Creeker

Nice work. I don't have a lathe but here is some of my handy work. Thought I'd share.

Very nice work! I love the hat box and the chest!

**Maclachlan** · 28th December 10, 04:21 AM

When I started this thread I thought I might see more than just woodworking as a hobby.

**tinksdad** · 28th December 10, 07:14 AM

This thread started with some excellent examples of wood working skills and it's just natural that people would want to show off their handiwork in the same vein. I don't have the skills to produce that kind of workmanship; but if you want a house/garage/shed built.... call me.

I don't know if you would consider them hobbies... more like relaxation/rejuvenation activities.

I camp in the tiny trailer that I built myself.

I geocache.

As far as actually producing anything tangible (?)....
I play around a lot with computer graphics programs just for fun. Photoshop, Poser, Sketchup. Just for relaxation and to try to develop my artistic abilities.

Haven't finished any projects yet; but just started basic leatherworking. Going to attend a leather carving class in two weeks to try to learn what I am doing.

Eventually want to tackle making my own sporrans and knife sheaths.

**artificer** · 28th December 10, 07:24 AM

Originally Posted by tinksdad

I camp in the tiny trailer that I built myself.

Awesome micro-camper! You don't pull that behind your bike, I hope

**Creeker** · 28th December 10, 07:38 AM

Other hobbies:
Hurling: That's not me in the pic (orange) but one of my teammates

Motorcycles:

My Band:

American Revolution Living History:

**Standard** · 28th December 10, 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by Maclachlan

American walnut (from my back yard, no less)

This pen is a beauty. My parents got a pen for me made from an olive tree from Bethlehem. A guy my dad works with made it. Your pens are great. I really like the fact that some of the wood came from your property, that makes them even more special.