Zach LaPerriere says:
I keep getting requests for more videos, and decided to indulge you. I’m not thrilled with technology, but I’ll give it a try.
This was me coming home lastnight with a boat full of yellow cedar slabs. The slabs are stacked so high that I sat on them and steered with my foot.
I milled about 500 board feet of yellow cedar slabs and then skidded them down the hill to the skiff. I’m building a bench for local foresters that will be installed on a trail close to Sitka. More on that to come.
Sorry the video cut short…that’s IG’s 60 second rule. I meant to say that I’ll donate a bunch of wood to the junior high shop class, turn some bowls, and maybe put some of the best grain aside for a new door.
It dawned on me afterward that this may take distracted driving to a new level: steering with my foot and taking a video at the same time.?
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toure_dustane_mrt_90
Good job buddy. Like And woooow
debrabraun
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chopperwelder
The camera never can capture the true beauty of the moment. Where you live and what you shared was beautiful, so I can only imagine it in person. I gotta get to Alaska soon
crowncustomcraftworks
Awesome man! Livin the dream
bigashbowls
Just multitalented
commonwealthwoodcraft
Love the smell of yellow cedar!
sheturnswood
I would love to turn a yellow cedar rattle it’s not available here… that I’m aware of… ? and thanks for the video it’s fun to see you!
zachlaperriere
@toure_dustane_sayehban Thanks Sayeh. Best regard to you.
zachlaperriere
@chopperwelder There’s IPA brewed here in town…would love to meet you and your gal, John.
zachlaperriere
@crowncustomcraftworks Yes! The money ain’t great but I’m a rich man. ?
zachlaperriere
@bigashbowls ?? At least I wasn’t texting too…
zachlaperriere
@commonwealthwoodcraft Me too! But I wear a respirator for milling. Pretty much everyone I know can’t work with it. I still love it but just practice safe woodworking. ?
zachlaperriere
@sheturnswood I’d be happy to send as much as you like. I’d love to see a YC rattle.
nealpvaughn
Zach, this video is awesome. Love seeing your process and what you do! I could watch a documentary on a week of your life. I wish Texas had a public forest where I could explore and harvest dead trees. Keep up the great work brother and greetings from Texas!
chopperwelder
It’s absolutely on my list of places to go, and I’m sure you would be a great tour guild.
gayalindemulder
Zach, thanks so much for your efforts and the video! ?
commonwealthwoodcraft
@zachlaperriere same here when I’m working with it. Sometimes I’ll take my time cleaning up after working with it because it makes the shop smell so good
takahashimcgil
Riding in style. What a beautiful place you live.
anton_doiron
Wonderful! You do such interesting stuff!
jmgwoodcrafting
Another great video Zach! Thank you so much for sharing!
macnameewoodwerks
Zach it’s such a beautiful area that you live in. I always enjoy the photos and videos of your part of Alaska! Keep it up!
zhangpeng101100
What a beautiful beautiful place,Zach!????????
zachlaperriere
@takahashimcgil Thanks! We live in different places but seeing your work makes me think our inspiration comes from similar places.
zachlaperriere
@anton_doiron Thanks Anton. Just following my passion, same as you! Hope to see you in Juneau during the public market.
zachlaperriere
@jmgwoodcrafting Thanks for the encouragement John!
zachlaperriere
@macnameewoodwerks Thanks Patrick. I really appreciate the encouragement. I’m trying to embrace the technology even if it requires some antacids!
zachlaperriere
@zhangpeng101100 Cheers Peng. It is beautiful. You should come see for yourself bro! ?
anton_doiron
@zachlaperriere I’ll stop by. When is that?
zachlaperriere
@anton_doiron the Friday and weekend after turkey day. I hear it’s crazy busy. Let’s get in touch ahead of time. It would be fun to catch up.
zhangpeng101100
@zachlaperriere Thanks ?,Zach! I will be there someday!???
rustedpulchritude
So awesome, how you work AND where you live ?