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Joz said::teeth: Yeah, dilloduck made a funny.
Now, what about that 'square' thing?
Pale Rider said:Joz, I would think it would be pretty darn hard to get something "perfectly" square by sanding it. Inevitably you're going to take more off here or there. Sanding isn't intended for squaring actually. It's for finishing. Your "cut" is what should be primarily used for getting something square.
"Table saw"...
Joz said:I understand that. And yes, a table saw or miter would be great.
Still my point is, if lines are drawn on a board, with a square, from a particular edge, everything should be square with that edge, no matter if it's cut or sanded to the line. Right?
Joz said:I understand that. And yes, a table saw or miter would be great.
Still my point is, if lines are drawn on a board, with a square, from a particular edge, everything should be square with that edge, no matter if it's cut or sanded to the line. Right?
Joz said:Are you teling me that, if I take any piece of wood, I will not be able to get a square piece from it not from any edge, not from the center. I HAVE to have a square plamk to start with? So, how do I get the plank square so I can get my little piece I need square?
Joz said:Are you teling me that, if I take any piece of wood, I will not be able to get a square piece from it not from any edge, not from the center. I HAVE to have a square plamk to start with? So, how do I get the plank square so I can get my little piece I need square?
Dont get mad....just kidding
Joz said:Are you teling me that, if I take any piece of wood, I will not be able to get a square piece from it not from any edge, not from the center. I HAVE to have a square plamk to start with? So, how do I get the plank square so I can get my little piece I need square?
Joz said:I appreciate everyone's help. Really I do. And I've done all that you have said. This is not the first time I've ever been in a shop using tools. I just wondered what I was doing wrong . I've just come to the conclusion, me, my eyes, or both are lopsided.
Tom E said:1. what are you trying to make?
2. What type of wood are you using?
3. What are the dimensions?
4. What is the tolerance level you need?
Answer these questions and I may be able to assist you.
tom
Joz said:I agree with the tool thing.
But even if the edge of the wood looks like this, ~~~~~~~~~~~~ it should still be square, if the line is square with the initial cut. right?
Joz said:To: Pale Rider & Dilloduck
Maybe you two should work up and act!
Joz said:1. a perfect rectangle
2. 1/4 "-- #2 pine
3. 4" x 6" / 5" x 7" size really isn't important at the moment
4. Not sure I understand this one. I just need it to be, say, 6" on two sides & 4" on the other two & it not slant to those dimensions when I'm finished.
A really big THANKS!
Tom E said:Sorry it took so long sent to Florida by FEMA.
1. You will not be able to get perfect rectangle, pine with a good mitre box will get you close.
Usally we back cut the wood to give the apperance of the miters lining up ( closing up in the front)
just mark bith side of the wood with the final dimensions cut wiht miter box glue and pin corners together you will get something accaptable .
Tom
Mr. P said:Nice to see ya around Tom E.!
I don't think Joz will have a clue..
Mr.(Mean) P
Did not! Got a planner? No...Joz said:I understood perfectly what he said! But I'm not trying to square a mitered corner, just having a problem squaring a solid piece.
