Not sure if this is the right forum to post this. I tried searching for and answer, but I'm not really sure what search tems I should use.
I do a lot of rustic furniture, so much of the stock I use is not straight (like log slabs and such). One thing I've always had a bit if difficulty with is getting straight cuts - especially rip cuts - out of a board/slab that does not start out with stright edges. I've tried attaching a straight "rail" to the bottom of the board and using that to guide the board, but that is so time consuming to set up, I've since abandoned it (impatient) and just do it "freehand". That, of course, has it's limitations.
Another area that's very difficult is ripping stock that is round. Seems like I do OK for awhile, then inevitably the round stock "rolls", and I end up with a spiral circus cut.
What I'm wondering is if anyone knows of a jig (or jigs) that could help me. I have a couple ideas, but I'd like to see if any of the smart folk on this board might provide some ingenious solutions.
Thanks in advance.
I do a lot of rustic furniture, so much of the stock I use is not straight (like log slabs and such). One thing I've always had a bit if difficulty with is getting straight cuts - especially rip cuts - out of a board/slab that does not start out with stright edges. I've tried attaching a straight "rail" to the bottom of the board and using that to guide the board, but that is so time consuming to set up, I've since abandoned it (impatient) and just do it "freehand". That, of course, has it's limitations.
Another area that's very difficult is ripping stock that is round. Seems like I do OK for awhile, then inevitably the round stock "rolls", and I end up with a spiral circus cut.
What I'm wondering is if anyone knows of a jig (or jigs) that could help me. I have a couple ideas, but I'd like to see if any of the smart folk on this board might provide some ingenious solutions.
Thanks in advance.
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