Grain Direction

[Rod]

Here’s a short video clip on choosing grain direction.

‪A Lesson in Grain Direction https://www.finewoodworking.com/2006/11 ... =679561380‬

Rod

 

[sammy.se]

Very informative, thanks

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[9fingers]

Thanks Rod,

Very interesting indeed. All I have to do is remember it next time I'm making legs!

Bob

 

[Woodbloke]

Thanks Rod,

Very interesting indeed. All I have to do is remember it next time I'm making legs!

Bob

...or possibly using a No.5 jack plane. Hang on a mo'....are those oinkers I see flying before me? :lol: :lol: - Rob

 

[9fingers]

...or possibly using a No.5 jack plane. Hang on a mo'....are those oinkers I see flying before me? :lol: :lol: - Rob

No danger of that Rob. The last time I handled a no 5 would have been 50 plus years ago at school. I find the weight of a no 4 more than adequate to keep the shop door propped open on warm days! :lol:

Bob

 

[AndyP]

Interesting. And precisely the sort of thing I remember only when it is too late.

 

[Malc2098]

Brilliant, just when I've finished my bench!!

 

[9fingers]

Brilliant, just when I've finished my bench!!

Indeed. I've made 3 tables and foot stool this year and could have done with this insight!

Memo to self next time
"buy leg timber > sqrt 2 (=1.5)times thicker than apparently necessary to allow for cutting diagonally if needed."

My current "legged" project will be painted so no need to heed the advice this time.

Bob