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Release: 30 November 2005 (Season 11, Episode 55)
Explore the options lumberyards provide for builders and renovators–from natural to engineered woods. We’ll show how plywood and pressed woods are made, trace exotic woods to jungle and desert, visit a special lumberyard that deals in recycled and antique woods, and go on an underwater expedition as divers locate ancient logs buried in the Great Lakes and New Zealand. We’ll see how 50,000-year-old ancient Kauri wood is “mined” from a bog and is now all the rage among those who live in mansions and travel on yachts. From the lowly 2-by-4 used to build a tract home, to a reclaimed set of historic planks used to make a million-dollar bar in a 5-star hotel, this eye-opening program hits the nail right on the head.
Here is a review by Loyd E. Eskildson
“The Lumberyard” begins with a short tour of a modern lumberyard processing the rough output from a sawmill. Thirty-foot blades, power planers and molders transform the wood into attractive, ready-to-install material.
Then episode moves onto to lumberyards that specialize in recycled/reclaimed wood from barns, old homes, and pilings – attractive because of their unique appearances.
Colonial lumberyard tools are illustrated (incredibly labor-intensive), and their role in supplying shipyards and the growing railroad industry outlined. I was surprised to learn that until lately, the San Francisco Bay area was a major lumberyard location.
A recent innovation is that of engineered woods, though plywood actually dates back to the Egyptians who used pegs to hold the sheets together. Plywood’s strength derives from alternate layers placed at right angles to each other. Oriented-strand wood, comprised of shredded wood, arranged approximately parallel and again in layers at right-angles to each other, is replacing much plywood and making use of pieces that used to become scrap.
Most interesting of all is “glu-lam” – long, large pieces such as beams and trusses comprised of wood layers glued to each other and then joined via finger joints. The output is quite impressive and ready to install at the job site.
Next, “The Lumberyard” shows us so-called exotic woods – mahogany, teak, rosewood, etc. Finally, its on to woods coming from rather exotic sources – eg. logs sunk up to 100 years in the Great Lakes (preserved by the cold water, and also uniquely colored) and located through sonar. The record, however, is held by New Zealand bogs (also providing a preservative shield) holding huge kauri logs that are no longer commercially available. It offers rich gold and cognac colors and a finish that is luminous and glistens as if lit from within; pieces are up to 12′ wide.
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http://www.wbarts.com
About 24 dollars and a few hours of labor.
Help and Tips when building your custom Pochade Box. This is mine that I’m still adding too and Tweaking. Still need a few Hardware Pieces like a adjustable side hinge but you get a Idea.
Box Size 12 x 11 x 1 3/4 inches
Lumber 1/4 Underlayment or Birch Plywood
10 FT 3/4 x 1/2 Trim
Set of Hinges and Screws
3/4in Brad Nails
Wood Glue Water + Chemical Proof
1 1/4in Dowel No Smaller
Sheet of Glass 1/4in x 12 x 10
Misc Hardware
Tools
Table Saw
Drill
Ruler
Small Hammer
Screw Driver
Glass Cutter For Palette “Op”
Sander with fine sand paper for finishing.
When drilling for the Dowel, Make the Guide Block in the middle a hair “OFF” Not perfectly in the middle of the block. Either forward or Back a Hair, Centered Left to right! This gives the Dowel some pressure so it stays right where you slide it.
What I love about this box is your Palette is Glued in. You can just close the box and not worry about your paints going anywhere. Keeps them Fresh and out of light.
Those Little white clips are great for Canvas boards tho. They are from ClosetMaid Closet racks that hold the rack on the wall. Home Improvement Stores have ClosetMaid hardware.
Here is the Updated Small size Canvas holder in case of WIND. Using a rubber band, wood and a Metal EYE screw. Works great
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22911210@N05/2811714142/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22911210@N05/2811702838/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22911210@N05/2810863181/
Also Updated the Top canvas mount. Removed the Plastic and widdled out two grooves, one for Canvas board and one for Full size canvas. You can just use the table saw to make the grooves. I couldn’t because I already glued in the dowel. 
But My Next one 
Just rotate the top mount to fit the canvas. Here a photo of it. Much Better FIT! http://www.flickr.com/photos/22911210@N05/2811018041/
A bit over 2LBS on my Scale with all the few extras.
When I do paint outside, I bring my Dig-camera. Only bring a few brushes, depends on canvas really. But a few, and if I need to finish something later away from PleinAir painting, Ill take some photos of the area. Great when the clouds get heavy cause it is summer.
Also added a brush holder on the right side. Two Sheets of 1/4 ply glued together and 8 Drilled holes “8 brushes” Also the Lid, Canvas Mounting area, you can drill thru the one Support – wood – to hold brushes while transporting. Without a Canvas inside! I have to snap some photos and post them. Oh Ya, I’m a Lefty so brushes on the right
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22911210@N05/2816960893/
If your planning to seal up the lumber. Don’t make it so Glossy, it blinds you like a mirror. If painting use Flat on the inside lid “Canvas area”
Let talk Tripods. I know the tripod in this video is a tiny Pod which is rated at 1 Lb. It does hold every tight tho, but It will wear it out quickly. In your Quest to find a good tripod, look for at least a 5 Lb rating. Targus makes a 20 dollar 5 Lber which is much stronger. You will have to remove the thumb screw held on by a E or C Clip. Using a toothpick or Eyeglass Flat head driver, slide the Clip off and remove the Thumb Screw. You may need other Tiny Allens and Phillips Tools to make room.
Few odds and ends left. Adjustable Hinge that Ill have to make out of two sliders and wingnuts. And a Hanging thinner can.. If I think of anything else.. Any comments or thoughts welcome..
Hope this video and Photos gives you some Ideas for a easy PleinAir Pochade Box, Now get out there!
To keep the Lid Open when mounted on a Tripod, cut a dowel 3-5inches long and jam it in the base /lid. Here’s a photo of it. http://www.flickr.com/photos/22911210@N05/2817686887/sizes/l/ On the Right side. Lid will not move on you. OR, make a side hinge that you can tighten Lock to keep the lid open.
All Photos are here http://www.flickr.com/photos/22911210@N05/
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Release: 30 November 2005 (Season 11, Episode 55)
Explore the options lumberyards provide for builders and renovators–from natural to engineered woods. We’ll show how plywood and pressed woods are made, trace exotic woods to jungle and desert, visit a special lumberyard that deals in recycled and antique woods, and go on an underwater expedition as divers locate ancient logs buried in the Great Lakes and New Zealand. We’ll see how 50,000-year-old ancient Kauri wood is “mined” from a bog and is now all the rage among those who live in mansions and travel on yachts. From the lowly 2-by-4 used to build a tract home, to a reclaimed set of historic planks used to make a million-dollar bar in a 5-star hotel, this eye-opening program hits the nail right on the head.
Here is a review by Loyd E. Eskildson
“The Lumberyard” begins with a short tour of a modern lumberyard processing the rough output from a sawmill. Thirty-foot blades, power planers and molders transform the wood into attractive, ready-to-install material.
Then episode moves onto to lumberyards that specialize in recycled/reclaimed wood from barns, old homes, and pilings – attractive because of their unique appearances.
Colonial lumberyard tools are illustrated (incredibly labor-intensive), and their role in supplying shipyards and the growing railroad industry outlined. I was surprised to learn that until lately, the San Francisco Bay area was a major lumberyard location.
A recent innovation is that of engineered woods, though plywood actually dates back to the Egyptians who used pegs to hold the sheets together. Plywood’s strength derives from alternate layers placed at right angles to each other. Oriented-strand wood, comprised of shredded wood, arranged approximately parallel and again in layers at right-angles to each other, is replacing much plywood and making use of pieces that used to become scrap.
Most interesting of all is “glu-lam” – long, large pieces such as beams and trusses comprised of wood layers glued to each other and then joined via finger joints. The output is quite impressive and ready to install at the job site.
Next, “The Lumberyard” shows us so-called exotic woods – mahogany, teak, rosewood, etc. Finally, its on to woods coming from rather exotic sources – eg. logs sunk up to 100 years in the Great Lakes (preserved by the cold water, and also uniquely colored) and located through sonar. The record, however, is held by New Zealand bogs (also providing a preservative shield) holding huge kauri logs that are no longer commercially available. It offers rich gold and cognac colors and a finish that is luminous and glistens as if lit from within; pieces are up to 12′ wide.
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8′ long
1′ tall
1 1/2′ wide
this is how the cost broke down:
2×4’s : $28
Plywood: $30
Screws, drill bit, countersink bit: $16
Spray Paint: $6
HDPE: $45
Total: $125
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Release: 30 November 2005 (Season 11, Episode 55)
A&E Television Networks
Explore the options lumberyards provide for builders and renovators–from natural to engineered woods. We’ll show how plywood and pressed woods are made, trace exotic woods to jungle and desert, visit a special lumberyard that deals in recycled and antique woods, and go on an underwater expedition as divers locate ancient logs buried in the Great Lakes and New Zealand. We’ll see how 50,000-year-old ancient Kauri wood is “mined” from a bog and is now all the rage among those who live in mansions and travel on yachts. From the lowly 2-by-4 used to build a tract home, to a reclaimed set of historic planks used to make a million-dollar bar in a 5-star hotel, this eye-opening program hits the nail right on the head.
Here is a review by Loyd E. Eskildson
“The Lumberyard” begins with a short tour of a modern lumberyard processing the rough output from a sawmill. Thirty-foot blades, power planers and molders transform the wood into attractive, ready-to-install material.
Then episode moves onto to lumberyards that specialize in recycled/reclaimed wood from barns, old homes, and pilings – attractive because of their unique appearances.
Colonial lumberyard tools are illustrated (incredibly labor-intensive), and their role in supplying shipyards and the growing railroad industry outlined. I was surprised to learn that until lately, the San Francisco Bay area was a major lumberyard location.
A recent innovation is that of engineered woods, though plywood actually dates back to the Egyptians who used pegs to hold the sheets together. Plywood’s strength derives from alternate layers placed at right angles to each other. Oriented-strand wood, comprised of shredded wood, arranged approximately parallel and again in layers at right-angles to each other, is replacing much plywood and making use of pieces that used to become scrap.
Most interesting of all is “glu-lam” – long, large pieces such as beams and trusses comprised of wood layers glued to each other and then joined via finger joints. The output is quite impressive and ready to install at the job site.
Next, “The Lumberyard” shows us so-called exotic woods – mahogany, teak, rosewood, etc. Finally, its on to woods coming from rather exotic sources – eg. logs sunk up to 100 years in the Great Lakes (preserved by the cold water, and also uniquely colored) and located through sonar. The record, however, is held by New Zealand bogs (also providing a preservative shield) holding huge kauri logs that are no longer commercially available. It offers rich gold and cognac colors and a finish that is luminous and glistens as if lit from within; pieces are up to 12′ wide.
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Duration : 0:8:54
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Summary of Green Solutions
· Small Eco-footprint
· Reduced wastage with Factory Built
·_Sustainable and Recycled Materials – Cork, Cherry Veneer, Cedar, Paper,
Framing Lumber, Plywood, Cotton, Wool & Silk
· Breathable Building Wrap & Rainscreen
· Sprinklers
· Energy Efficient Lighting, Appliances, Windows and Fireplace.
· Integrated Home Control System (Smart Wiring)
· Minimal or zero Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
· Cabinets – 100% Recycled Paper, zero VOCs with photo-imprinted Teak Veneer
· Built-in Recycling Bins in Kitchen Island
· Local Products
· Water Conservation
·Green Paint
· Continuous Ventilation
· Hydronic Heating System and DHW – 95% efficient
· Individual Thermostats for Radiators
·_Solar Panel for Hot Water (Integrated w/ Hydronic System)
prefab, modular, built green, green, sustainable, eco-friendly
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Summary of Green Solutions
· Small Eco-footprint
· Reduced wastage with Factory Built
·_Sustainable and Recycled Materials – Cork, Cherry Veneer, Cedar, Paper,
Framing Lumber, Plywood, Cotton, Wool & Silk
· Breathable Building Wrap & Rainscreen
· Sprinklers
· Energy Efficient Lighting, Appliances, Windows and Fireplace.
· Integrated Home Control System (Smart Wiring)
· Minimal or zero Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
· Cabinets – 100% Recycled Paper, zero VOCs with photo-imprinted Teak Veneer
· Built-in Recycling Bins in Kitchen Island
· Local Products
· Water Conservation
·Green Paint
· Continuous Ventilation
· Hydronic Heating System and DHW – 95% efficient
· Individual Thermostats for Radiators
·_Solar Panel for Hot Water (Integrated w/ Hydronic System)
prefab, modular, built green, green, sustainable, eco-friendly
Duration : 0:2:55
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Read Me:
Release: 30 November 2005 (Season 11, Episode 55)
Explore the options lumberyards provide for builders and renovators–from natural to engineered woods. We’ll show how plywood and pressed woods are made, trace exotic woods to jungle and desert, visit a special lumberyard that deals in recycled and antique woods, and go on an underwater expedition as divers locate ancient logs buried in the Great Lakes and New Zealand. We’ll see how 50,000-year-old ancient Kauri wood is “mined” from a bog and is now all the rage among those who live in mansions and travel on yachts. From the lowly 2-by-4 used to build a tract home, to a reclaimed set of historic planks used to make a million-dollar bar in a 5-star hotel, this eye-opening program hits the nail right on the head.
Here is a review by Loyd E. Eskildson
“The Lumberyard” begins with a short tour of a modern lumberyard processing the rough output from a sawmill. Thirty-foot blades, power planers and molders transform the wood into attractive, ready-to-install material.
Then episode moves onto to lumberyards that specialize in recycled/reclaimed wood from barns, old homes, and pilings – attractive because of their unique appearances.
Colonial lumberyard tools are illustrated (incredibly labor-intensive), and their role in supplying shipyards and the growing railroad industry outlined. I was surprised to learn that until lately, the San Francisco Bay area was a major lumberyard location.
A recent innovation is that of engineered woods, though plywood actually dates back to the Egyptians who used pegs to hold the sheets together. Plywood’s strength derives from alternate layers placed at right angles to each other. Oriented-strand wood, comprised of shredded wood, arranged approximately parallel and again in layers at right-angles to each other, is replacing much plywood and making use of pieces that used to become scrap.
Most interesting of all is “glu-lam” – long, large pieces such as beams and trusses comprised of wood layers glued to each other and then joined via finger joints. The output is quite impressive and ready to install at the job site.
Next, “The Lumberyard” shows us so-called exotic woods – mahogany, teak, rosewood, etc. Finally, its on to woods coming from rather exotic sources – eg. logs sunk up to 100 years in the Great Lakes (preserved by the cold water, and also uniquely colored) and located through sonar. The record, however, is held by New Zealand bogs (also providing a preservative shield) holding huge kauri logs that are no longer commercially available. It offers rich gold and cognac colors and a finish that is luminous and glistens as if lit from within; pieces are up to 12′ wide.
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Designed by Howard Chappel, the Wheelbarrow Boat
The Irish Pennant a Wooden Boat built the Spring of 2009 on Cape Cod.
We left off the wheel and the handles this time. The design has a wheel well in the bow with a slot for a wooden wheel exposed to the water and two handles on either side of the transom, extensions of the rub rail.
Hull constructed from Marine Plywood purchased from Boulter Plywood in Somerville Mass
Mahogany used for frames, clamps, and chine purchased at Bottelos in Mashpee as was long gran fur for rub rail.
White pine for seat, skeg and transom purchased locally on the cape as was Oak for the stem and blocks for oar locks. Fasteners and Cuprinol from Jamestown Distributors.
Epoxy and tape from RAKA in Florida
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Read Me:
Release: 30 November 2005 (Season 11, Episode 55)
Explore the options lumberyards provide for builders and renovators–from natural to engineered woods. We’ll show how plywood and pressed woods are made, trace exotic woods to jungle and desert, visit a special lumberyard that deals in recycled and antique woods, and go on an underwater expedition as divers locate ancient logs buried in the Great Lakes and New Zealand. We’ll see how 50,000-year-old ancient Kauri wood is “mined” from a bog and is now all the rage among those who live in mansions and travel on yachts. From the lowly 2-by-4 used to build a tract home, to a reclaimed set of historic planks used to make a million-dollar bar in a 5-star hotel, this eye-opening program hits the nail right on the head.
Here is a review by Loyd E. Eskildson
“The Lumberyard” begins with a short tour of a modern lumberyard processing the rough output from a sawmill. Thirty-foot blades, power planers and molders transform the wood into attractive, ready-to-install material.
Then episode moves onto to lumberyards that specialize in recycled/reclaimed wood from barns, old homes, and pilings – attractive because of their unique appearances.
Colonial lumberyard tools are illustrated (incredibly labor-intensive), and their role in supplying shipyards and the growing railroad industry outlined. I was surprised to learn that until lately, the San Francisco Bay area was a major lumberyard location.
A recent innovation is that of engineered woods, though plywood actually dates back to the Egyptians who used pegs to hold the sheets together. Plywood’s strength derives from alternate layers placed at right angles to each other. Oriented-strand wood, comprised of shredded wood, arranged approximately parallel and again in layers at right-angles to each other, is replacing much plywood and making use of pieces that used to become scrap.
Most interesting of all is “glu-lam” – long, large pieces such as beams and trusses comprised of wood layers glued to each other and then joined via finger joints. The output is quite impressive and ready to install at the job site.
Next, “The Lumberyard” shows us so-called exotic woods – mahogany, teak, rosewood, etc. Finally, its on to woods coming from rather exotic sources – eg. logs sunk up to 100 years in the Great Lakes (preserved by the cold water, and also uniquely colored) and located through sonar. The record, however, is held by New Zealand bogs (also providing a preservative shield) holding huge kauri logs that are no longer commercially available. It offers rich gold and cognac colors and a finish that is luminous and glistens as if lit from within; pieces are up to 12′ wide.
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Duration : 0:8:49
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