Originally published at: https://boingboing.net/2020/02/28/tiny-mattress-carved-from-wood.html
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“Seven minutes?” I said to myself, “there’s no way I’m watching all of this.” Seven minutes later I find myself to be a liar.
“I think a marking gauge would be the best way to do that.”
Definitely what I expected then is for him to fabricate his own marking gauge, starting by FORGING BARSTOCK INTO A MARKING BLADE right there on his benchtop.
He made his bed
Insane people with really sharp tools are neat!
I can accept this now.
Seems impractical.
Apparently, a man of few words; many tools; and just a couple of vises.
The best part was when he carved a mattress out of wood.
No, making his own marking gauge from scratch was the highlight.
But if they ask you to try their bed, don’t!
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