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lumberjack_jeff

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6. it takes some care to build it right, and cognizance of how wood changes due to weather.

Reply to X_Digger (Reply #5)

Wed Apr 23, 2014, 06:12 PM

Apr 2014

The problem isn't really "wobbliness" but dimensional change. A square block cut in December is a rectangle in August.

I do have a cnc machine so making the gears is trivial.

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Dovetail Jig Fixture [View all] X_Digger Apr 2014 OP

Very Cool...nt Jesus Malverde Apr 2014 #1

Dual purpose liberal N proud Apr 2014 #2

I like this. n/t lumberjack_jeff Apr 2014 #3

Speaking of jigs lumberjack_jeff Apr 2014 #4

Wow, really? I've seen his stuff, and find it fascinating, but.. X_Digger Apr 2014 #5

it takes some care to build it right, and cognizance of how wood changes due to weather. lumberjack_jeff Apr 2014 #6

*drool* no wonder. :) X_Digger Apr 2014 #7

Wood skews also? Seriously? I never knew this, it happens in some fabrics when they are framed bettyellen May 2014 #10

boards shrink a lot perpendicular to growth rings. lumberjack_jeff May 2014 #11

So, it baisically gets skinnier (if it were a tree still) as it dries? Interesting! bettyellen May 2014 #12

Yes, you can. Wood expands and contracts seasonally with humidity perpendicular to the grain. X_Digger May 2014 #13

Fascinating! Thanks for this. bettyellen May 2014 #14

nice. mopinko Apr 2014 #8

Thanks. Ergonomics was primary, storage was a close second. X_Digger Apr 2014 #9