Comments on: Woodworking Lessons 1: A matter of trust http://www.protocolostomy.com/2005/12/02/woodworking-lessons-1-a-matter-of-trust/ Made with only the finest 1's and 0's Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:20:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Gye Greene http://www.protocolostomy.com/2005/12/02/woodworking-lessons-1-a-matter-of-trust/comment-page-1/#comment-24 Gye Greene Sun, 10 Dec 2006 15:13:11 +0000 http://bkj.protocolostomy.com/?p=99#comment-24 Once you get in to the world of hand tools, I suggest you check out the OldTools mailing list. They deal with the collecting, restoring, upkeep -- and [of course] use of -- traditional [Western] woodworking hand tools.<br/><br/>Regarding the lumber: the trick is to determine two sides that are truly perpendicular; mark them as the face and the edge (the tradition is to use a curlicue on one side, a ''V''-shape on the other, and have the point of the ''V'' connect to the end of the curlicue along the corner of the board -- Google ''face mark woodworking'' (here's a variation -- http://www.inthewoodshop.org/methods/sqmark.jpg ); good tips at http://www.inthewoodshop.org/methods/wwc04.shtml ). Then, trust **only** those two as being square, and make all measurements relative to those two sides of the board. ;)<br/><br/>And geometrically, that's all you really need, anyhow. <br/><br/>If you're a Linux person, I think you'd enjoy the OldTools list. Like the computer world, there tends to be ''pro-handtools, anti-powertools'' rhetoric [arguably, analogous to pro-Linux, anti-Windows folks]; but pragmatically, most folks on the list use power tools now and again. And most folks on the list refurbish old tools (from e-bay, garage sales, flea markets) for use, learning a bit in the process, and saving $$$; a bit like using a PII box as a firewall, maybe. Strong elements of open-source-ness, DIY, learn-by-doing, etc. A real h^xx0r ethic, IMO (brewing your own wood-finishing concoctions, sharpening your own handsaws...). ;) <br/><br/><br/>--GG Once you get in to the world of hand tools, I suggest you check out the OldTools mailing list. They deal with the collecting, restoring, upkeep — and [of course] use of — traditional [Western] woodworking hand tools.

Regarding the lumber: the trick is to determine two sides that are truly perpendicular; mark them as the face and the edge (the tradition is to use a curlicue on one side, a ”V”-shape on the other, and have the point of the ”V” connect to the end of the curlicue along the corner of the board — Google ”face mark woodworking” (here’s a variation — http://www.inthewoodshop.org/methods/sqmark.jpg ); good tips at http://www.inthewoodshop.org/methods/wwc04.shtml ). Then, trust **only** those two as being square, and make all measurements relative to those two sides of the board. ;)

And geometrically, that’s all you really need, anyhow.

If you’re a Linux person, I think you’d enjoy the OldTools list. Like the computer world, there tends to be ”pro-handtools, anti-powertools” rhetoric [arguably, analogous to pro-Linux, anti-Windows folks]; but pragmatically, most folks on the list use power tools now and again. And most folks on the list refurbish old tools (from e-bay, garage sales, flea markets) for use, learning a bit in the process, and saving $$$; a bit like using a PII box as a firewall, maybe. Strong elements of open-source-ness, DIY, learn-by-doing, etc. A real h^xx0r ethic, IMO (brewing your own wood-finishing concoctions, sharpening your own handsaws…). ;)

–GG

]]> By: Brian http://www.protocolostomy.com/2005/12/02/woodworking-lessons-1-a-matter-of-trust/comment-page-1/#comment-23 Brian Fri, 02 Dec 2005 20:29:07 +0000 http://bkj.protocolostomy.com/?p=99#comment-23 Oh yeah, and I could use more clamps. I now have just two 6" C-clamps, 2 12" quick-grips, and a 24" quick-grip. Oh yeah, and I could use more clamps. I now have just two 6″ C-clamps, 2 12″ quick-grips, and a 24″ quick-grip.

]]> By: Brian http://www.protocolostomy.com/2005/12/02/woodworking-lessons-1-a-matter-of-trust/comment-page-1/#comment-22 Brian Fri, 02 Dec 2005 20:18:35 +0000 http://bkj.protocolostomy.com/?p=99#comment-22 I think I'm probably going to start with a hand planer and use my table saw and/or a hand plane to take care of any rough edges. So next tool is a hand plane, and a very good ripping blade. I think I’m probably going to start with a hand planer and use my table saw and/or a hand plane to take care of any rough edges. So next tool is a hand plane, and a very good ripping blade.

]]> By: angry architect http://www.protocolostomy.com/2005/12/02/woodworking-lessons-1-a-matter-of-trust/comment-page-1/#comment-21 angry architect Fri, 02 Dec 2005 19:28:32 +0000 http://bkj.protocolostomy.com/?p=99#comment-21 The "Trust No One" rule is not only applicable in woodworking but in life. And you out of all people should know about how different humdity levels effect wood items. Think about how you treat your guitar. So I guess the next tool is a planer and a joiner? Like I told you before you can come over and plane and join your wood as long as it's not cherry. The “Trust No One” rule is not only applicable in woodworking but in life. And you out of all people should know about how different humdity levels effect wood items. Think about how you treat your guitar. So I guess the next tool is a planer and a joiner? Like I told you before you can come over and plane and join your wood as long as it’s not cherry.

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