So I was thinking that I’d cut two (full-sized) 3/8” slices off of this block, and then cut those in half longways to be the walls of the box. I went with my dovetail saw to have a finer cut (and leave me with more wood left on the block for the top and bottom). Can you tell what I ran into here?
Note to self: Check the depth of the saw when planning your cuts!
I did try throwing my Stanley backsaw in there; I could get it in, but I couldn’t get it to cut! So I did damage control and salvaged what I could.
I’m thinking I’ll probably scrap the “one block of wood” challenge, and just use what I need from my board to get the box done. I’ll use my Stanley to slice off the top and the bottom (from this block), so I can actually saw all the way through this time.
-- Eric at http://adventuresinwoodworking.com
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Tomcat1066
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posted 669 days ago
You might want to look at getting a good frame saw. That would work well for resawing like that and should work with just about any hunk of wood you throw at it!
-- "Give me your poor tools, your tired steel, your huddled masses of rust." Yep, I ripped off the Statue of Liberty. That's how I roll!
rikkor
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posted 669 days ago
Here’s what you need:
Eric
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posted 669 days ago
Tomcat: What’s that? I need to Google it.
Rikkor, I was just thinking the same thing. Any brand recommendations?
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GaryK
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posted 669 days ago
I agree with rikkor.
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Dorje
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posted 669 days ago
Both good ideas…the ryoba pictured above and the frame saw (below) idea Tomcat gave. However, I think the ryoba would be better for softer woods, and the wood your cutting there looks to be pretty dense/hard…though can’t tell for sure…
A backsaw with greater depth of cut could work for you as well.
-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA
Eric
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posted 669 days ago
Yes, I think all the wood I’d be working with here is pretty hard tropical wood.
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