Longsword vs. milk cartons

[@KF1]

Nice cuts. Your yard is beautiful.

[@messeringaround1426]

Thank you. Getting more of the pretty autumn colors in view was a factor when setting up the camera this time.

[@KF1]

@@messeringaround1426 worked out. Nice setting. For a tatami alternative, have you tried rolled soaked cardboard? 54oz dry weight soaked 48hrs can be a lot of fun, especially with dowel centers. The cartons look too easy for you. I have a vid on how to make them if you want to try. Most cardboard is free and readily available. 5/8"-3/4" dowels feel pretty good when soaked as centers. Oak is significantly harder than LVL or poplar, but anything works

[@messeringaround1426]

I haven't tried cardboard so far. Maybe I will, but soon it's going to be too cold for a wet cutting medium.

[@KF1]

@@messeringaround1426 buddy got a large rubbermaid container so he could soak indoors. I find rolls are better than bottles in the winter to avoid the skating rink effect underfoot. Nice cuts as always.