Reply To: Using American Construction Grade Lumber
I also I made mine from common SPF 2×4 (1.5 x 3.5) studs as sold in Idaho USA. I will say that I used a Dewalt planer (dw734) to get…
I also I made mine from common SPF 2×4 (1.5 x 3.5) studs as sold in Idaho USA. I will say that I used a Dewalt planer (dw734) to get…
…more streamlined and higher quality using our new setup. We have set up a brand new site called Common Woodworking to help bring in a whole new group of woodworkers….
…It is understandable that this is not a common practice today due to productivity. It is sad that what once was a common practice may be all but forgotten today….
…combination: plane? Perhaps they will be releasing a Stanley 45/55 type of plane. Better start saving now! Sorry just saw @mtaylors reply about the combination plane, didn’t mean to duplicate….
I received a comment on another forum about the extension of the protruding tenons. They should haven been half the size. I made them around 1/2″ because Paul said so….
I just stumbled on this post and thought I would post some photos my french inspired combination gauge. I made it from scraps lying about and used finish nails for…
Very cool Steve. I’ve never been a fan of the Adirondack chair until I recently sat on one that was particularly comfortable. Yours look comfortable and easy on the eyes….
…sanding on the butcher block, where I used an orbital sander, everything has been done by hand on this. When it is completely restored I’ll upload some comparison photos before/after….
…When the wood swells the edges will press against each other and compress. Each time they compress they will recover a little less eventually exposing a gap between the boards….
…online for doing all this ,Blackburn Tools is one. There are a couple of sources for saw bolts and plates that I’ve used: tgiag.com and blackburntools.com Have fun. Best, Craig…