Woodworking 101: My Class at Palomar College #5: Snap, Crackle, and Pop
I know it has been a while since I last updated everyone on my progression in the class, so I will try and get back to where I’m at currently over the next week. When I last wrote, I let everyone know about my selection of wood for my clock. I was initially really excited about the prospects of using the Carolina Cherry, but my excitement quickly turned to disappointment during the milling process. Several people had warned me about the potential pitfalls with using urban lumber, so I wasn’t completely surprised, but disappointed none the less when my beautifully figured wood began to crack every step of the way. Below is a view of an approximately 6-inch by 7-inch section...
