dhallnc
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I see the word pith used a lot pertaining to wood. What is it?
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The pith is the center of the log, the soft wood that all the rings form around. When drying out a log that is just left untreated, you can easily see the pith because that is where the cracking will start. It's a kind of soft, spongy area right in the middle, sometimes a little darker than the surrounding wood.
dhallnc
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Thanks, I found a picture.
Andrew Arndts
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Pith also refers to Pens In The Hat. When 2011 PITH happens I am in on that adventure too.
USAFVET98
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Did someone say PITH is starting? WooHoo! LOL Im in when it does happen.
robutacion
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dhallnc
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Pictures are worth a thousand words..thanks.
workinforwood
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Pith is also ....to kill (as cattle) by piercing or severing the spinal cord. Not exactly what I would call humane.
JerrySambrook
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Pith is also something my M-I-L is: Pain in the Hemorrhoids
Ok, being new to turning I have to ask this about the term "PITH" when showing pens. While I understand the concept of the dynamics of wood when using the term, but how does that relate to the pens I see that use the term. Is it used when showing a segmented pen? Or perhaps a pen using different materials??? Just wondering
mbroberg
IAP Activities Manager, Emeritus
Tim,
PITH is a term used on the IAP that refers to a, "Pen In The Hat" pen swap. If we could al get together in one place we could all place a pen in a hat, pass the hat, each person drawing out a pen to keep for their own. Since we can't get all together, we attempt to do the next best thing.
This year I have something different in mind for the PITH. It will PROBABLY occur sometime in August, but there is nothing that prohibits us from doing it earlier or even having more than one PITH per year.
Oh yea, it also has something to do with the characteristics of a log, but that PITH isn't as much fun!!!
PITH is a term used on the IAP that refers to a, "Pen In The Hat" pen swap. If we could al get together in one place we could all place a pen in a hat, pass the hat, each person drawing out a pen to keep for their own. Since we can't get all together, we attempt to do the next best thing.
This year I have something different in mind for the PITH. It will PROBABLY occur sometime in August, but there is nothing that prohibits us from doing it earlier or even having more than one PITH per year.
Oh yea, it also has something to do with the characteristics of a log, but that PITH isn't as much fun!!!
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Gotcha, thank you!
Craftdiggity
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Do tell. I vote for an immediate PITH. :wink:
ed4copies
Local Chapter Manager
One use that we missed, frequently used in my shop:
When a blank blows up, pieces are large, but everywhere.
You search for a while and finally just exclaim, "Oh pith on it!!" Referring, of course to it being a "pain in the head" (or PITH) to keep searching with your aging eyes.
When a blank blows up, pieces are large, but everywhere.
You search for a while and finally just exclaim, "Oh pith on it!!" Referring, of course to it being a "pain in the head" (or PITH) to keep searching with your aging eyes.
I also had a really good idea but a certain contest has hurt what is left of my brain so badly I hesitate to try and pull it off. Glad you have something in mind.:biggrin:
PenMan1
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ed4copies
Local Chapter Manager
I see a distinct "falling off pattern" in your Christmas benefits!!!:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin: