cutting braces from stock

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peter havriluk
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Re: cutting braces from stock

Post by peter havriluk » Thu Jan 28, 2016 7:36 pm

Ken, yes indeed. That part I had in hand. Wood that disappears squaring the braces to quarter-sawn ain't waste, it's adjustment.
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Matt Stauffer
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Re: cutting braces from stock

Post by Matt Stauffer » Fri Mar 11, 2016 5:13 pm

Has anyone tried splitting it out with a froe?

ken cierp
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Re: cutting braces from stock

Post by ken cierp » Fri Mar 11, 2016 6:40 pm

Sure, works fine -- if you have the materials and the patience, go for it but be ready for some surprises.

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