I've got a couple of old metal based stools that belonged to my Pop, probably from the 1960's or '70's. They had old pine tops with disintegrating foam and fraying cushion covers that Grandma had made to cover the original vinyl which was all split. The chromed legs were also quite rusted. With the recent removal of trees in our yard, I thought it'd be cool to cut a log cookie to replace the top of a stool. The cookie I'd cut was a little thick, and not too level, but felt comfortable to sit on. I also cut the log with an electric chainsaw that I'd picked up off the side of the road that someone was throwing out. At first I saw the body, but initially disregarded it, until it was still there the next day. Destiny! I grabbed it, threw it in the van, then saw the 16" bar and chain underneath other stuff in the pile. On testing, it ran, and just needed cleaning and sharpening of the chain. This stool top was it's maiden cut and it performed well. The cookie is fairly fresh and bound to crack as it dries, but that may add to the charm. I sealed it with multiple coats of shellac, so it'll be easy to touch up if needed. Thanks for watching, and reading this far. I hope you like the build and video. Please consider subscribing. You can also find me here: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/oojagapivy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/oojagapivy If you'd like to support me in any way, it would be greatly appreciated: Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/oojagapivy Paypal - https://paypal.me/oojagapivy?locale.x=en_AU By Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/oojagapivy Damo

I bought my wife a pendant for xmas and wanted to make a box for it. Rather than turning the whole box, I wanted to turn the inside but keep it square outside. I found a discarded meranti mallet head blank and used that. It's finished with a wax polish and the inside has been flocked with a deep purple flocking. I forgot to film those bits sorry. I was in a rush to get it finished as all my recent time has been taken up preparing for the bushfire threat to our house. You can also find me here: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/oojagapivy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/oojagapivy If you'd like to support me in any way, it would be greatly appreciated: Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/oojagapivy Paypal - https://paypal.me/oojagapivy?locale.x=en_AU By Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/oojagapivy