Field notes and quiet progress

Notes on natural finishes

Testing how pure linseed oil reacts with regional timber over successive coats.

Field sketches from the ridge

Refining the joinery on the primary workbench

Mapping environmental exposure rates and local material wear over four seasons.

This month we took a close look at how seasonal humidity shifts affect our assembly tolerances. By switching to a looser pegged joint, we avoided binding while maintaining structural rigidity across temperature swings.

Previous observations

Adjusting the rhythm for the winter months

As daylight shortens, our daily schedule shifts toward indoor documentation and cataloging materials gathered during the autumn surveys. Here is what we learned about keeping a steady workflow without rushing the process.

Material audit and timber salvage

We spent two weeks sorting through reclaimed lumber from the lower barn. Evaluating grain density and moisture content before selecting pieces for the new shelving units.

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