04-03-2012, 08:43
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Bladesmith to the Quiet Professionals
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Location: Oregon, Land of the Silver Grey Sunsets
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Knife Shop Damage
We had some wind here a few days ago and the ground had been saturated by unusual amount of rain even for here in Oregon.
This cedar tree is resting on my knifemaking shop.
The real mess is inside with all the splintered trusses and ceiling broken downward covering stuff. Most machines are fine so far, found my small German made milling machine yesterday and it's scrap metal.
Cedar tree is 4 ft. at base and section resting on shop weighs 10,000 lbs. according to the timber weights and scale book.
This structure is beyond repair.
Last edited by Bill Harsey; 04-03-2012 at 09:05.
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04-03-2012, 08:50
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I saw the tree picture a minute or so ago Mr. Harsey.
Sorry about the damage - looks fairly extensive - hope no one was hurt.
Just so happens we are taking down a few trees here today and are between cutting and cleanup.
Best wishes for a quick repair.
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04-03-2012, 08:54
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I'm glad you're safe Mr. Harsey, between black bears, falling trees, and the thugs on the Ducks football team, Oregon seems a lively place. 
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04-03-2012, 09:08
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Bladesmith to the Quiet Professionals
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Winds came up more than they had been blowing and I decided to leave the shop, 10 minutes later the tree came down.
No injuries yet.
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04-03-2012, 11:01
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Guerrilla
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OMG!!! Bill, I'm so glad you're safe my friend!
The shop doesn't look good... if there is any way I can help you just let me know buddy!
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04-03-2012, 15:38
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Asset
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What Piter said.
I remember this tree quite well...I'm glad you weren't looking at your knife blanks when this happened.
Please let me know if I can help by any means.
Best thoughts
Take care
Seb
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04-03-2012, 18:08
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Impressive photo! I am glad that there were no injuries. Thoughts and prayers out.
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04-03-2012, 18:57
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 Wow! Direct hit. Could this be revenge for your logging days?
Seriously, I'm glad that there were no injuries and I hope very little, if any, damage to the tools of your trade.
Pat
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04-03-2012, 18:57
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Oh no! That's terrible!
However, this gives you an excuse to build a much sweeter knife shop. I've drank too many beers in your old shop and it was, um, quaint 
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04-03-2012, 19:15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BrianH
Oh no! That's terrible!
However, this gives you an excuse to build a much sweeter knife shop. I've drank too many beers in your old shop and it was, um, quaint |
Ah, yes, there are a few memories for me in that shop... but it can be rebuilt, stronger, faster, better... 
Bill, the offer still stands - free labor if you need it.
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04-03-2012, 21:28
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Brother Bill!
ANYTHING - ANYPLACE - ANYTIME!!! I can make bullet pens in Oregon just as easy as Colorado ... pop smoke and vector me in!!!
molon labe
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04-03-2012, 22:40
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I am sorry for your loss but grateful that y'all did not get hurt. On a side note I did not know that Cedar trees grew that big. That thing is freaking huge!!
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04-03-2012, 23:57
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Mr. Harsey, I was sorry to read about your shop and I'm very glad that you're all right.
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04-04-2012, 00:18
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Guerrilla
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Sir
I'm sorry for the damage, but glad no-one was hurt.
Stay safe
Hoepoe
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04-04-2012, 05:03
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Old Ship RIP... THERE IS A NEW SHOP ACOMING
Bill Sorry for your lose but think positive you will have more room for us to drop by and have beer's.
I bet we can get a crew together for a shop raising..... 
This crowd knows how to use tools and build Base Camps if you do not mind guard towers and MG and Mortar pits. Do not worry we can keep in check the 18C's
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