byegge Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 Hey everyone, I have a table top that is one solid piece of beech that is 54"*14".it has a slight cup and slight twist. I don't have a planer wide enough to make a sled to flatten it. I have seen a video online that shows someone using a circular saw to cut shallow groves down the length of the board starting and stopping about an inch from the edge. This makes sense to me and is the route I plan on going unless you guys think it won't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byegge Posted September 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 Just now, Mike. said: Yeah that is a bad idea. You don't want to force a board flat. Do you have a tablesaw and jointer (or good with handplanes)? If so you can rip the board in half, flatten the board, rejoint the edge and glue. I could rip it in half and re glue. I don't have a jointer, but do have a jointer plane. Although I'm relatively new to hand planes. I found a deal on it and couldn't let it go. I would like to keep the appearance of the solid piece of wood though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 How about a drum sander? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byegge Posted September 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 Don't have one of those either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 I would rip, plane, and then reglue then.. Other than asking a cabinet shop to do the work for you, I don't see too many other alternatives. When you joint the edges with your hand plane, do both at the same time and position them face to face so if you have a tilt to your planning, they will be opposing angles and your joint will be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilgaron Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 If you don't mind losing the thickness the jointer plane you have will solve both problems, although you may want to practice on some scrap if you're not good with planes yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pwk5017 Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 Ive seen that video before and walked away thinking "wtf...." That isnt woodworking, that is being a monkey with a circular saw. If you can get a good rip(preferably with a bandsaw for kerf reasons), you should be able to glue the piece back together with very little difference in appearance. Take care when gluing the pieces back together to match up the grain and you will be good to go. Get used to machine limitations and workarounds. I have a 12" jointer and i just jointed a 13" board and a 12.5" board last night. Obviously there is a reason 36" planers and 24" jointers were manufactured, but sometimes you just need to make do with what you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byegge Posted September 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 Well I busted out the jack plane and am making progress flattering one side. What a workout. Will drive to a friend's house tomorrow and use his 15"planer to make the other side coplaner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byegge Posted September 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 Not sure if I went about this the correct way but I started by taking off the high corners. The board is flat but seems like it would have been easier to flip the board and plane the middle flat instead of the sides. Anyway it's done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 6 minutes ago, byegge said: Not sure if I went about this the correct way but I started by taking off the high corners. The board is flat but seems like it would have been easier to flip the board and plane the middle flat instead of the sides. Anyway it's done That's the right way.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byegge Posted September 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 I'm really pleased with how this came out. Thanks for talking me out of half a@#ing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prov163 Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 byegge, and you learned a new skill that will help you for years. Nicely done!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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