Where is WIDE...

[LollyWood]

Question to all you who live in well wooded parts of the country, or just know more about this Gizmo then I do. (which isn't hard) In Vegas, I can't get my hands on any stock wider then @8-10" I want to do a few US quarter maps. The pattern calls for 14" stock.

If I joint 2 boards (I know how to do that...I think hehehehehe) Can I use it on the machine? And if so, where is the best place to make the joint? (dead center, off set a 3rd, off set 3/4?)

Any help would be GREAT!!
Thanks in advance

[cnsranch]

at the attached. This project was joined right down the middle. Used biscuits, although I'm not sure the project really needed the strength. If you do use them, be careful of where the project may carve, or cut on the ends so you don't expose the biscuits.

This was 3/4" stock, the biscuits were cut at @ 1/4" from the backside, not dead center in the board to allow for the carving.

Good luck!

[MikeMcCoy]

It doesn't really matter where you join the boards just make sure they are square and have a good jointed glue line. Your final product will look better if you go for grain and color match.

[Digitalwoodshop]

Now that is a VERY NICE Sign..... An inspiration to ME.....

Thanks,

AL

[Kenm810]

Hi Bernie,

Here's a soon to be 14" X 16" plaque,
I just took the clamps off, no biscuits used.
Just two 16 1/4" pieces cut form a 1" x 8" x 8'
ready to be cut to size and carved.

Ps. Actually it's going to be a picture frame for one of my
Grandsons first communion photo.
As soon as I find some appropriateText to carve on it.

[mtylerfl]

at the attached. This project was joined right down the middle. Used biscuits, although I'm not sure the project really needed the strength. If you do use them, be careful of where the project may carve, or cut on the ends so you don't expose the biscuits.

This was 3/4" stock, the biscuits were cut at @ 1/4" from the backside, not dead center in the board to allow for the carving.

Good luck!

Now THAT is gorgeous! Great work!

[OKCCarver]

Lollywood,
I know this is a dumb question but bare with me......

Have you looked at Lowe's?

Okay there I asked...now my point. I used the finished pine stock you can find at Lowe's/Home Depot. It's a little on the expensive side, but I was doing things for family so they are worth the extra cost. Mine local store carries them in all different shapes (yes, shapes as in ovals too) and sizes. I'll bet if they don't have it they can get it for you.

Yay! I finally get to add something somewhat useful to this forum!!!

Dave

[ChrisAlb]

Hi Bernie,

Yes you can absolutely glue pieces together to make wider stock. With or without biscuits. As you see in Ken's pictures, just be sure to alternate the grain directions to minimize future warping.

Ken, in 30 years of woodworking, that's one of the most FLAWLESS glue ups I've ever seen! Truly professional work!! Can't wait to see the end project.

If I only had a nice jointer...lol

[Kenm810]

Thanks Chris,

I Have to admit my jointer is down this week, waiting for new blades
I had the dig out one of my Old Faithful Block Planes to joint up the edges by hand,
Old School stuff – I’m sure you remember back when –-- but that’s another story.

[ChrisAlb]

Not only do I remember it buddy...lol...I'm still using it. My grandfather had me sharping block plane blades, chisels and anything else when I was 8. I fear at that age however, I cost him some nice steel but I've gotten better over the years....lol. Somewhat of a lost art these days.

So now I'm even more impressed with your skills!! One beautiful job!