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  1. 23rd May 2006, 11:29 AM #1
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    <table id="post310968" class="tborder" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr valign="top"><td class="alt1" id="td_post_310968">Fellas I'm brand new to any type of carpentry work. In fact I come across new terms here everyday on these forums and have learned alot. I'm building a pergola in the yard and have a question.

    The plans call for milling the wood with many cuts that saw 2x4 and 2x6 down to such things as 1 1/2 X 3 1/2 and 1 1/2 x1. They are various in the lengths ranging from 3 to 5 feet.

    My plan is to cut down the length with my circ saw. What it the best way to the get 1/2 inch off the 2. Can I use my circ saw, (this seems a little tough) or should I buy a table saw to get off that 1/2. thanks guys
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  3. 23rd May 2006, 12:04 PM #2
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    sounds like a good job for the triton
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    Welcome Mattou.

    A thicknesser would typically be used for this function, ie. reducing the thickness of a piece of wood.

    If you don't have access to one, maybe try a local cabinetmaker or joinery.

    Thicknessing can also be achieved by other means with varying levels of difficulty.

    A bandsaw could be used to cut 1/2" off the thickness of the 4x2, this is a process known as resawing.

    The workpiece could be hand planed to thickness.

    A jig can be made to support a router to thickness a workpiece secured below.



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    mattou. You will need to buy a table saw. A big one, at least 3HP with room for a dado set on the arbor and an extension table. And a thicknesser...you'll need a thicknesser. But a thickneeser is not much use without a jointer....get one of those too. Once you have all those you'll need many hand tools to help with little tasks. Don't forget dust collection. Tell her it's a health and safety necessity.

    Tell your wife that all these tools are necessary as you consulted experts internationally (us ) and they all told you that it can't be done any other way.


    .... and the workshop. You need to build a workshop. We can help you with that. Tell her...it's okay.... really
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  6. 23rd May 2006, 05:25 PM #5
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    Why don't you buy standard timber sizes and just amend the plan details.
    Save a lot of sweat and hassle, you'll probably cut the time to do the jpb in half.
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    Absolutely Bob!

    Mind you, John's comments have value too
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    Quote Originally Posted by echnidna
    Why don't you buy standard timber sizes and just amend the plan details.
    Save a lot of sweat and hassle, you'll probably cut the time to do the jpb in half.
    Jeez bob the man wants to get into the shed and here you are trying to cut his time in half
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