processing rough lumber

[Stytooner]

quote:Originally posted by LCHIEN

Sam says this forum discussion group is for testing the forum.

1. I will post and verify I can't edit.
Theory is wrong! This is an immediate edit to the original post without there being any reply!

2. I will then reply to my own message and see if I can then edit the original

Here goes...



Loring in Katy, TX USA
If your only tool is a hammer, you tend to treat all problems as if they were nails.

Talking to yourself is one thing...answering yourself is a whole nuther problem.

Lee
http://www.leestyron.com

[TheWoodWizard]

Yep !!That's scary !!Getting answers while talking to yourself is a definite no-no.I think I heard somewhere that,that was the reason for starting institutions,and I'm not talking about the higher learning type.

Things worth doing,are worth doing right the very first time!!

[Sam Conder]

quote:Originally posted by LCHIEN

Sam says this forum discussion group is for testing the forum.

1. I will post and verify I can't edit.
Theory is wrong! This is an immediate edit to the original post without there being any reply!

2. I will then reply to my own message and see if I can then edit the original

Here goes...



Loring in Katy, TX USA
If your only tool is a hammer, you tend to treat all problems as if they were nails.

Loring,

Are you saying that at times, the icon pointed to below with the red arrow is not visible?

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Sam Conder
http://www.bt3central.com

[aleuni]

I always thought it was better to have a converstaion with your self rather that an IMAGINARY friend.

My reasoning was that at least you exsist
keep talking Loring.

Which reminds me about

Roses are red
Violets are blue
I love you
and so do we

Alex
"If you want something done RIGHT you have to do it yourself
and if you want it NOW you have to do it by yourself." -me

Miami, Florida USA

[LCHIEN]

quote:Originally posted by sconder

Loring,

Are you saying that at times, the icon pointed to below with the red arrow is not visible?

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Sam Conder
http://www.bt3central.com

Yep! That's what I'm curious about - when it happens.


Loring in Katy, TX USA
If your only tool is a hammer, you tend to treat all problems as if they were nails.

[Sam Conder]

quote:Originally posted by LCHIEN

Yep! That's what I'm curious about - when it happens.

Is there a "hole" there, or are all the icons appropriatly spaced, just no Edit icon?



Sam Conder
http://www.bt3central.com

[AttilatheHun]

quote:Originally posted by StytoonerTalking to yourself is one thing...answering yourself is a whole nuther problem.

Just don't start interrupting yourself!

AtH
This looks complicated, better get a bigger hammer

[LCHIEN]

quote:Originally posted by sconder

quote:Originally posted by LCHIEN

Yep! That's what I'm curious about - when it happens.

Is there a "hole" there, or are all the icons appropriatly spaced, just no Edit icon?



Sam Conder
http://www.bt3central.com

all the icons appropriatly spaced, just no Edit icon.


Loring in Katy, TX USA
If your only tool is a hammer, you tend to treat all problems as if they were nails.

[leehljp]

quote:Originally posted by aleuni

I always thought it was better to have a converstaion with your self rather that an IMAGINARY friend.

My reasoning was that at least you exsist
keep talking Loring.

Alex

Sometimes, if I want an intelligent conversation, I just have to talk to myself; and if I want an intelligent answer, I also have to answer myself!

Loring, I know how you feel; Keep talking to yourself!

Hank

[RickT]

processing rough lumber

What are the best way(s) to process rough lumber? My woodworking so far has been with Home Depot and Menards lumber and sheet goods. I bought Delta mobile bases that use hardwood for the sides, so I made my first trip to my hardwoods store and purchsed some fairly rough 8/4 hard maple. I have a 6" jointer and 13" planer, as well as my BT3100. What are some of the best ways I should process the lumber so I end up with flat, straight 1 1/2" square pieces for the sides of the bases? I haven't yet unboxed my jointer because I was planning to assemble it on the mobile base, but I might need the jointer to first joint/plane the lumber. How would you guys proceed? Also, what do you do to "clean" the lumber? I'm not sure I want to run rough lumber with dirt through my new planer. [:I]
Thanks so much,
Rick

[Otter]

I would love to write out the whole thing but reading it is easier. Here are a couple of links to the process that I use. and you have all the tools needed.

http://www.gwinnettwoodworkers.com/4square_wood.html

and another

http://www.mydiscounttools.com/estor...ing-lumber.asp

and my all time favorate, this guy has pics and hints:
http://www.inthewoodshop.org/methods/wwc01.shtml

hope this helps

[Jim Boyd]

Otter has given you some good links. I wiil add to the other part of your question. I use a wire brush to get the dirt off of the board before jointing. Most of my wood starts out pretty dirty and the brush has been working well.

[HarmsWay]

I second Jim's wire brush suggestion. Also do a quick check for staples, although that's usually not an issue with rough lumber. Not any problem for carbide tipped blades but does a real number on jointer and planer blades.

Bob