Photo of the Day – Cutting Mortises

Published February 2, 2024

I, Bernie Harberts, did not use generative AI to write or illustrate this article. Spell check and grammar check, yes. AI, no.

This is one of the locust posts that holds up the front porch of our hay barn. Here, I'm cutting mortises that will hold up the braces that support the roof. The chisel and wood maul belonged to my dad and I hope this project would make him smile.

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