steven c newman
05-21-2014, 8:31 PM
Along with a nice stash of Barn Siding boards I picked up today, also picked up a 2x4 of sorts. As in 8/4 by 4" by 9' long. This Red Oak 2x has been sitting around in a Pole barn for over two years, now. Time to make sumptin outa it?
Might use the best parts for a couple bodies for long planes, like a jointer, try and/or Jack plane. Might try to make a Traditional Chinese Jack plane. Maybe make the "dowel" too. I have one good iron in the shop, right now.
Barn siding is about a week away from being of use. Sitting outside right now, getting the dirt and cobwebs wash off.
Will have to wait for some pics of that 2x4, kind of hard to get a good view of something 9' long with a small camera. It does have a mild twist to it, and a big old knot about halfway along the length. Might cut the knot out, since the rest seems to be clear.
What to do, what to do......:confused:
Might use the best parts for a couple bodies for long planes, like a jointer, try and/or Jack plane. Might try to make a Traditional Chinese Jack plane. Maybe make the "dowel" too. I have one good iron in the shop, right now.
Barn siding is about a week away from being of use. Sitting outside right now, getting the dirt and cobwebs wash off.
Will have to wait for some pics of that 2x4, kind of hard to get a good view of something 9' long with a small camera. It does have a mild twist to it, and a big old knot about halfway along the length. Might cut the knot out, since the rest seems to be clear.
What to do, what to do......:confused: