One man's trash is another man's treasure.
While working with different craftsmen and students throughout the years, I couldn't help but notice the amount wood that never gets used.
What I mean by “wood that never gets used” is whats left when a project is finished. If the pieces are large enough they will be kept and stored until a project comes that demands minor amounts of material, Fine. It's the smaller pieces that get put in the garbage we're looking at, that with careful consideration can be given a second life. It is also a great way to start your own wood species collection.
As a young craftsman with limited money and tools I would build small projects with these scraps that would apply a verity of techniques while using multiple woods, all to test and expand my experience. While around craftsman and students there is no end to wood pieces available. I have found it very beneficial to collect some scraps but not everything I see.
I consider many possibility's of future use for building or adding to a project in a decorative accent, inlay, jewelery carvings, box feet. Or if its even worth my time and effort.
Heres a glimpse at some of my wood "scraps" collected from craftsmen and students. A wonderful assortment.
I will continue my post on “No Wood Left Behind” shortly. Please please stay tuned. : )
Rich
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