bc.gold 3,399 #1 Posted May 13, 2019 Beaver fell half the forest, hate to get bit by this beaver check out the chisel teeth marks and the layer of wood chips around that fallen tree. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 8,877 #2 Posted May 13, 2019 That rodent really could chisel tooth those trees. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,910 #3 Posted May 13, 2019 Those rodents are amazing creatures. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,865 #4 Posted May 13, 2019 As a woodworker I fully understand what is needed in a tool to cut cleanly across end grain. To look at those results from an animal's teeth I have nothing but respect and admiration for what they are capable of.Nature is just amazing. I was looking at the 3/8" holes from the carpenter bees in my shed and wished only they would come in different sizes and could be domesticated. That along with a couple of beavers would greatly simplify my life. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,910 #5 Posted May 13, 2019 A have taken some interesting pictures while spring bear hunting in northern Quebec. The beaver start to fell a tree from atop the 4-6 foot deep snow. as the snow melts, they start another lower notch and repeat this several times creating a beaver carved totem pole. Sorry, I have not been able to find the 1960 vintage pictures. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,953 #6 Posted May 13, 2019 8 minutes ago, formariz said: I was looking at the 3/8" holes from the carpenter bees in my shed and wished only they would come in different sizes and could be domesticated. They certainly do make nice perfect round holes. Little bast#@%Ds keep coming back to my shed but the bigger problem is the woodpeckers which eat their larva. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,865 #7 Posted May 13, 2019 1 minute ago, wallfish said: They certainly do make nice perfect round holes. Little bast#@%Ds keep coming back to my shed but the bigger problem is the woodpeckers which eat their larva. Yes, it is a devastating combination. There are some very simple traps one can build to avoid them. I have been saying to myself for years that I am going to make them,but never did. It seems like I will have to finally do so. I have about a dozen boards totally destroyed by those two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,953 #8 Posted May 13, 2019 I've made the carpenter bee traps but it doesn't avoid them altogether. They collect some of them but not all. Also gets yellow jackets and other miscellaneous insects. They do help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
