RxNolan Posted February 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 4 minutes ago, Eric. said: Meh, hate to be contrary but construction pine from the home center is garbage. That stuff is for building houses. Go to a hardwood dealer and get some poplar or alder if you're worried about spending money. It'll be much more cooperative to work with and you'll have a higher quality piece when you're done. Also remember that the cost of materials almost always pales in comparison to the amount of labor you put into building something. So spend the money on nice materials. You'll regret building something out of junk once it's done. You'll stand back and say, "That's not bad...think how cool it would be if we would have used REAL wood." It will be my friends table and he is making the final say so with the wood. He really doesn't want to use pine. We will see what he decides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 5 minutes ago, Eric. said: Meh, hate to be contrary but construction pine from the home center is garbage. That stuff is for building houses. Go to a hardwood dealer and get some poplar or alder if you're worried about spending money. It'll be much more cooperative to work with and you'll have a higher quality piece when you're done. Also remember that the cost of materials almost always pales in comparison to the amount of labor you put into building something. So spend the money on nice materials. You'll regret building something out of junk once it's done. You'll stand back and say, "That's not bad...think how cool it would be if we would have used REAL wood." I think the forum members should chip and and buy a plane ticket to Alaska so you can tell Ana White what you think of 2x6 farmhouse tables. But you need to film it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 1 hour ago, RxNolan said: Attaching 2x6x6 length wise to one another. Good discovering mike. I was thinking stretcher to legs. 31 minutes ago, Mike. said: u think of 2x6 farmhouse tables. But you need to film it. Ha ha. . I was conned into building one last month. Notice no pictures made it here. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 26 minutes ago, Mike. said: But you need to film it. Works for me. Bow chicka wow-wow. Kinda gross that you wanna see it though. But whatever. Sign me up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Beware that construction "pine" isn't always pine. Especially the 2x4 variety, they are usually labeled "SPF" for spruce / pine / fir, e.i., whichever was handy that day. IF construction lumber is your choice / only option, buy the widest, least knotty boards you can find, and cut them to size. This will yield much better material than smaller boards. Or do it right, and buy real hardwood. You won't regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RxNolan Posted February 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Got one quick question before my first project gets started. Should I sand edge of boards before gluing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Just now, RxNolan said: Got one quick question before my first project gets started. Should I sand edge of boards before gluing? No. You just need to joint them with a jointer or hand planes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RxNolan Posted February 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Our board did not come out completely straight and we have about 1/16" space between the center of our boards the ends our flush. My question is how much error can glue fix/hide? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Not much ! If you can't close the gap with light to medium clamp pressure the cut needs to be straightened . A metal straightedge to guide a saw can work if you are very careful and meticulous when setting up the cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Do you have a jointer a hand plane a circular saw other a table saw? The jointer or hand plane are the right way to do it. The others can be made to work. I say this out of a place of honesty, not cruelty. It sounds like you did not take the time to really learn how to build this table before starting. When it comes to a project, "ready fire" doesn't usually end well. I spent a few years " ready aim aim aim fire". Thinking the whole build through, figuring out what I needed to make it work, researching and practicing techniques then jumping in. That is not saying that you can't learn on the fly; but doing so, in my experience, often leads to learning opportunities aka mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RxNolan Posted February 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 27 minutes ago, Brendon_t said: I say this out of a place of honesty, not cruelty. It sounds like you did not take the time to really learn how to build this table before starting. You are pretty spot on. No offense taken. Have been reading a few week but I feel like I learn more while attempting the project. This will by no means be a professionally done job. Friend went with cheap wood so if it doesn't turn out its fine. As long as I learn something I will be good. I appreciate y'alls honestly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Learn I'm sure you will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Just don't get hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RxNolan Posted February 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 26 minutes ago, Immortan D said: Just don't get hurt. No worries worked with power tools before just never built any type of furniture. 26 minutes ago, Immortan D said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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