re: Neatest thing you have built?

Posted by SportTiger1

Stonewall, LA

Member since Feb 2007

28499 posts

Posted on 7/14/17 at 1:18 am to bbvdd

Yes sir

Posted by fishfighter

RIP

Member since Apr 2008

40026 posts

Posted on 7/14/17 at 6:35 am to SportTiger1

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But does anyone have any tricks to unwarp wood.

Now that you have it finished, only thing would be fire.

In the future using T&G. Look at the end grains of the boards. Stagger each "end grain cup". That helps some times keeping them from warping. Also adding a extra mid way strap would help.

Been working on my camp. Got my sliding door hung in the bathroom. Came out sweet.

Today I will start building the kitchen island. Planed out a shite load of oak boards for this and a shite load for trimming the wainscoting. Mt little Dewalt planner has been working over time.

For updates, check that link I posted.

This post was edited on 7/14/17 at 6:41 am

Posted by rented mule

Member since Sep 2005

2355 posts

Posted on 7/14/17 at 9:43 am to SportTiger1

Steam it, then clamp it down to cure. Not a guarantee, but it can fix warps.

Posted by SportTiger1

Stonewall, LA

Member since Feb 2007

28499 posts

Posted on 7/14/17 at 1:06 pm to rented mule

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Steam it, then clamp it down to cure. Not a guarantee, but it can fix warps.

Kind of what i was thinking. I've had it clamped down for 3 days now, going to check it when i get home.

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Posted by Chuckd

Louisiana

Member since May 2013

797 posts

Posted on 7/14/17 at 1:20 pm to SportTiger1

How important is it? I would just make kindling.

Posted by bbvdd

Memphis, TN

Member since Jun 2009

24928 posts

Posted on 7/14/17 at 1:26 pm to SportTiger1

What kind of finish is on it? And what type of wood did you use?

Posted by SportTiger1

Stonewall, LA

Member since Feb 2007

28499 posts

Posted on 7/14/17 at 2:42 pm to Chuckd

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I would just make kindling.

That might be my next step.

Honestly not a big deal, but if i can get it close to flush i can make it work.

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What kind of finish is on it? And what type of wood did you use?

Pine T&G siding. Stained and Poly'd.

Posted by AUTimbo

Member since Sep 2011

2864 posts

Posted on 7/15/17 at 9:39 am to SportTiger1

Just had shoulder surgery a few weeks ago but my girl and her DIY shows pushed me to redo our fireplace area with some flooring and a faux solid mantle made from a box of pine. I think it turned out pretty decent, considering I did it with one and a half arms LOL

Before

After

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Posted by TU Rob

Birmingham

Member since Nov 2008

12725 posts

Posted on 8/7/17 at 10:11 am to AUTimbo

My wife stumbled upon some older, all wood plantation shutters that sort of fit our windows. They're 3x5, and our windows measure between 39-40 inches wide. I'm guessing this is a standard size and I'm going to have to make a box inside the window to mount the shutters too.

I'm basically going to need 1.875 inches on either side, and a smaller piece of trim at the top. Plan is to attach it to the sill at the bottom and along the wood on the sides of the window to create a box. Then just screw them in place. Any ideas/suggestions on what to look for when I go buy wood?

A 1x2 isn't wide enough, but is just about perfect other than that. Do any of the big box stores carry true 1x2 and not dimensional? I can always get a 1x6 and trim it down on my table saw, but looking to make as few cuts as possible.

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Posted by HouseofWaffles

Member since Nov 2014

4651 posts

Posted on 8/7/17 at 12:08 pm to TU Rob

Wife wanted a play table from pottery barn
Built the same damn thing for 1/10th the price, just need her to decide what paint or stain she wants.

BTW, anyone else hate that damn store?

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Posted by CHEDBALLZ

South Central LA

Member since Dec 2009

21903 posts

Posted on 8/7/17 at 12:10 pm to TU Rob

Try a local lumber yard, you'll probably have to get hardwood instead of pine. It would probably be much easier and cheaper to just buy a 1x6 and rip it.

Posted by TU Rob

Birmingham

Member since Nov 2008

12725 posts

Posted on 8/7/17 at 1:31 pm to CHEDBALLZ

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Try a local lumber yard, you'll probably have to get hardwood instead of pine. It would probably be much easier and cheaper to just buy a 1x6 and rip it.

That's what I'm thinking. I'll just need 4 of them, and I can set it up and rip one side then the other, so at least I have a good clean edge to mount to. I'm also thinking I need a fresh blade on my table saw and now is a good time to get one. At least a finishing type blade instead of what is on there now.

Posted by CHEDBALLZ

South Central LA

Member since Dec 2009

21903 posts

Posted on 8/7/17 at 2:23 pm to TU Rob

Blades make a huge difference. I use Freud*, theres better but i'm not that good of a woodworker to worry.

Posted by SportTiger1

Stonewall, LA

Member since Feb 2007

28499 posts

Posted on 8/7/17 at 2:39 pm to HouseofWaffles

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BTW, anyone else hate that damn store?

Why yes, yes i do.

Posted by TU Rob

Birmingham

Member since Nov 2008

12725 posts

Posted on 8/7/17 at 3:12 pm to CHEDBALLZ

Thanks. I mostly use it to rip 4x8 ply down to smaller sizes. It was my dads saw that I borrowed and he just told me to keep it. Still has the original blade in it but I need to get a few different ones now that I'm using it more.