I have made a handful of projects, "to develop my skills", using less than ideal materials. I figured that I hadn't developed them enough to justify buying a good piece of wood to butcher.
Well, I think I have finally reached the end of that road. I took an opportunity to salvage a couple of large pallets with 6", what appeared to be, pine boards for the decking. I was very careful to ensure that all of the nails had been removed and the boards were pretty clean. I figured I was ready for my next 'learning' experience. Hopefully one where I ended up with a project I could use.
My daughters needed a couple of bookcases. I decided to make the 'Country Pine Bookcase' in Woodsmith (21/123). I figured this pile of wood, once milled, would be fine for the top and face frame.
I jointed one face, planed it down (ended up about 5/8", but I wasn't picky) and started ripping it to size, accounting for the really nasty knots, etc. I noticed that boards that were straight started to have some twist to them. Then I ripped one piece down to final size with about 3/4" waste coming off and I got a real surprise. This 3/4" piece of waste from a 'straight' board suddenly spang into this twisted piece of wood. I suddenly learned very clearly about the stresses in this wood.
I think I am going to work through this project with this educational wood. But, I think for future projects, I will actually buy some real wood.
Just thought I would share a rookie's learning experience.
Have a great one...
Well, I think I have finally reached the end of that road. I took an opportunity to salvage a couple of large pallets with 6", what appeared to be, pine boards for the decking. I was very careful to ensure that all of the nails had been removed and the boards were pretty clean. I figured I was ready for my next 'learning' experience. Hopefully one where I ended up with a project I could use.
My daughters needed a couple of bookcases. I decided to make the 'Country Pine Bookcase' in Woodsmith (21/123). I figured this pile of wood, once milled, would be fine for the top and face frame.
I jointed one face, planed it down (ended up about 5/8", but I wasn't picky) and started ripping it to size, accounting for the really nasty knots, etc. I noticed that boards that were straight started to have some twist to them. Then I ripped one piece down to final size with about 3/4" waste coming off and I got a real surprise. This 3/4" piece of waste from a 'straight' board suddenly spang into this twisted piece of wood. I suddenly learned very clearly about the stresses in this wood.
I think I am going to work through this project with this educational wood. But, I think for future projects, I will actually buy some real wood.
Just thought I would share a rookie's learning experience.
Have a great one...