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9th November 2016, 02:49 PM #16
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9th November 2016, 03:00 PM #17
BTW there's an easy way to do this (I know because I had to do a similar job on some bi-fold windows I made). If you haven't already done so build yourself a crosscut sled with enough capacity to accommodate the width of the door. Ideally it should be wide enough to hold a little over half the door's length. If you make it with an accurate 90 degree fence (I used William Ng's 5 cut method) it will do a great job of removing even the finest sliver from the door end.
The value of an accurate crosscut sled cannot be over estimated.
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9th November 2016, 06:02 PM #18Novice
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Thanks so much, TCCP. I really appreciate that advice. I've googled it and will definitely make one, as I can see this being a recurring issue. Is it critical to do the 5 cut test, or do you think, if the base plate of the cross cut sled was cut on the table saw, at 90 degrees, that should be correct?
Regarding my 'error'... it did work really well on the top of the door! It was the only thing I could come up with to trim off that small amount of wood.
Yes, I'm learning alright. Given I only bought my table saw, compound mitre saw and nail gun a few months ago, I'm doing OK. So far I've board and battened two rooms, removed and replaced skirting and architraves from 3 rooms, and planked another room, topping off all the rooms with decorative moulding and scotia. So I'm pretty happy with my progress (and loving it!). I have no-one helping me to learn these things, except people like all the folk here, You Tube and other pages on the net. I am so grateful for everyone's help, you have no idea.
Thanks again, TCCP. I'll get onto making my sled ASAP.
Cheers, Lizzie.
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9th November 2016, 06:41 PM #19
Glad to help
WRT the question about whether it's critical to use the 5 cut method? Yes I think it is. It only occurred to me late in life that accuracy is sssooooooooo important. If you can cut straight and square you save yourself 75% of the work you'll otherwise do. On a recent project where I used bridle joints I found the difference between a joint that was too sloppy and a joint so tight it wouldn't fit was half the thickness of a piece of paper. Digital Vernier calipers and a dial gauge are very worthwhile tools to have in your workshop. Make an accurate sled and I warrant you'll never use your mitre gauge to make 90 degree cuts again. The Youtube video by William Ng is a bit of a struggle to sit through, and the maths can be a challenge but it's worth it.
Sounds like you've made a great start to your woodworking. Renovating a house is a fantastic way to get exposure to many of the skills you'll use elsewhere, and teaches you a lot about problem solving. As you've discovered Youtube and forums such as this one are an invaluable aid.
Cheers,
Tony
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