I'm looking into making some for Christmas presents, figure it would be a nice thing to do. Now, I have some beginnings of a plan, but I need help to fill in the gaps.
1) Grain. I was thinking going with edge grain to make things a bit easier, especially on the planer. Good idea? I don't think these boards will get a lot of use, but I really don't know.
2) Material. I was thinking of pairing up Hard Maple with Walnut. Good idea? What am I looking for at the lumber yard (this is my first real foray into hardwoods) as far as thickness goes - should I get some 5/4 and take it down from there?
3)I've heard some use walnut oil and some use mineral oil with beeswax. Advantages to either one? Walnut is apparently quicker to dry?
4) Best plan for making a production run of about 5-6 of these?
I've read through the archives on this, and there's some good info. But most things were posted with knowledge of the above already in hand. Any help would be appreciated. The sooner I start on this, the more likely I'll actually get them done and in a condition that's fit for giving. In fact, I'm headed to the lumber yard today to see what prices and availability are.
1) Grain. I was thinking going with edge grain to make things a bit easier, especially on the planer. Good idea? I don't think these boards will get a lot of use, but I really don't know.
2) Material. I was thinking of pairing up Hard Maple with Walnut. Good idea? What am I looking for at the lumber yard (this is my first real foray into hardwoods) as far as thickness goes - should I get some 5/4 and take it down from there?
3)I've heard some use walnut oil and some use mineral oil with beeswax. Advantages to either one? Walnut is apparently quicker to dry?
4) Best plan for making a production run of about 5-6 of these?
I've read through the archives on this, and there's some good info. But most things were posted with knowledge of the above already in hand. Any help would be appreciated. The sooner I start on this, the more likely I'll actually get them done and in a condition that's fit for giving. In fact, I'm headed to the lumber yard today to see what prices and availability are.
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