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Cedar lumber
Started this discussion. Last reply by Robert Downs Jan 26. 21 Replies 0 Likes
I cut a big cedar tree and took it to a saw mill and cut it into lumber. Now I have about 115 bd ft stacked to dry and thinking of projects to make. One thing I want to make is a cedar chest but I…Continue
walnut slabs
Started this discussion. Last reply by Robert Downs Nov 11, 2010. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I have a chance to get some slabs of walnut that are 10/4 x 12 x 8ft. They have been drying in a barn for several years.My question is what would be the best way to cut these into lumber? Bob in KCContinue
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Forum Hostdragon1 replied to Robert Downs's discussion walnut slabs
"I'd use them as they are, but then again, iiI'm used to cutting stuff that big.
If you have reservations about your abilities contact your local lumberyard.
Chances are, they've got the tablesaw and know how to make a few cuts for…"
Forum HostGene Howe replied to Robert Downs's discussion walnut slabs
"Bob,
You could just send them to me."
Site AdminJohn Moody replied to Robert Downs's discussion walnut slabs
"Well I am assuming by asking this you want to keep them in the 12 width? Do you have a band saw that will re-saw 12"? I have a riser block in mine and that is the max I could go. If not, you could rip them down into 6" boards and then you…"
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walnut slabs
I have a chance to get some slabs of walnut that are 10/4 x 12 x 8ft. They have been drying in a barn for several years.My question is what would be the best way to cut these into lumber? Bob in KCSee More
ApprenticeRobert Downs replied to Ron Dudelston's discussion Happy Veterans Day - When Did You Serve?
"USAF 1966-1970, Basic at Lackland AFB Texas, Tech school at Shepard AFB Texas (aircraft loadmaster school) Charleston SC was home but I was flying all over the world including Viet Nam.
I thank all vets for your service and welcome home."
Site AdminJohn Moody left a comment for Robert Downs
"Robert, excuse me for the delay in welcoming you.
We are glad you have joined The American Woodworker and hope you will find this site to be one of the best around. We believe it is the best!!
Jump in anytime and share with us some of your…"
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- I am a retired printer, I have been a hoby woodworker most of my life. I have a shop in my basement with about anything needed.
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- At 1:41pm on September 16, 2010,
Site AdminJohn Moody said… - Robert, excuse me for the delay in welcoming you.
We are glad you have joined The American Woodworker and hope you will find this site to be one of the best around. We believe it is the best!!
Jump in anytime and share with us some of your woodworking. We are always eager to learn about other woodworkers and their skills.
Let us know if we can assist you in anyway as you move around the forums.
- At 10:03pm on September 12, 2010,
Forum Hostdragon1 said… - Hey, Welcome Robert!!!!
- At 6:14pm on September 12, 2010,
Master CarpenterRalph Allen Jones said… - Hello Robert,
Welcome to the American Woodworker an dwe hope you will continue to join us as we travel down the woodworking trail. There are a lot of nice folks on here and I am sure you will enjoy being here with us.
- At 4:10pm on September 12, 2010,
Site AdminJohn Morris said… - Welcome to The American Woodworker Robert! Hope you enjoy yourself on our grass roots network of woodworkers. If I may, I would like to encourage you to surf on over to our forum at Network Tutorials and see how our network operates. Here at The American Woodworker, you able to post pics, videos, and blog to your hearts content!
Take Care Robert and welcome again to The American Woodworker
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