Thanks Guys. Was looking forward to the build this year. I was considering a firefighting water car. This Flu or whatever I have has been kicking my butt. It started Saturday. I don’t plan on returning to work until Thursday and that is up in the air…
I am sorry you are fighting the “crud.” So far my flu shot and vitamins have kept me healthy!
Dang, Travis. I hate that. I hope you get better soon.
Well last years challenge I got behind on it and did not finish it due to illness. I was hoping this year would be a great year…not…
A few years back I didn’t get mine done because we were gone two weeks during the Challenge. Last year i just didn’t have time but this year I am back for the fun! Groundbreaking ceremonies are scheduled for the 12th!
Is it the 13th yet. I am dying here. I have birthday presents to make and all I can think about is the 42" piece of 2X4 resting against my shop wall.
Devon Sinsley said:
Is it the 13th yet. I am dying here. I have birthday presents to make and all I can think about is the 42" piece of 2X4 resting against my shop wall.
I’m ready to go as well, got all the wood marked up and ready to cut.
Be thankful you are not recycling, I have to wait 2 whole daze before I can start!!!(https://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-surprised.gif)
I’ve got needle nose pliers waiting to pull too many pins (by the dozens, like an AK there’s something about pulling that trigger)!(https://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-embarassed.gif)
Vic Smith said:
Devon Sinsley said:
Is it the 13th yet. I am dying here. I have birthday presents to make and all I can think about is the 42" piece of 2X4 resting against my shop wall.
I’m ready to go as well, got all the wood marked up and ready to cut.
I am not ready to go. I made a huge an valuable discovery yesterday. Craftsman changed the design of their table saws sometime between 1972 and 2015. I had a zero clearance throat plate for my old saw that I had made. I assumed, wrongly, that it would fit in my new saw. Nope. The new saws plates are about 3/4" shorter than the old one and the blade does not sit in the same spot it is moved over to the right about an 1/8 inch. So i need to make a new zero clearance plate for the new saw. I will also be using a thin kerf 7 1/4 blade so the plate will be exclusively for scale lumber.
BTW the topic of saw safety has come up several times in regard to cutting scale lumber. I just went to woodcraft and purchased the Microjig GRR-Ripper Gr100 push block and optional 1/8" attachment. Guys get yourself one of these. I have been messing with it and it totally keeps your hands out of the blade while cutting very thin materiel.
Here is Devon’s saw safety tips for scale lumber on a full size table saw. #1 zero clearance plate, I am not sure how you do it without one. #2 wax your table and fence including your plate (even if it is wood). #3 brand new or newly sharpened blade. #4 A good solid push stick or block made to do thin work. Something like this if you make your own
Or the GRR-Ripper. When i make my own I make one that is 1/8 thick just for doing little thin wood. And finally for small wood get all the safety equipment off. Its not safe when doing small wood because all that stuff is in your way. Be safe cutting that 2X4.
I prefer long push sticks (https://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-surprised.gif),
A friend from high school had a scar from his finger tip, up to his elbow from trying to reach over a spinning blade …
Safety First!
the only issue I have with long push sticks on small stuff is it gets wobbly. I do agree with the sentiment the farther you are away from the spinny bits the better.
Safety First as always.
Thats a good way to get a crack extension
I just scanned in my paper towel drawing. Now lets see if I can load it in LSC from my Mac!
Devon Sinsley said:
Thats a good way to get a crack extension
Looks to me that is the intent. The wood is just a backer board to prevent splintering (https://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-sealed.gif)Now, I will second the MicroJig GRR-Ripper. I have used one for years and it works great.
And I’ll third that. Great finger saver…(https://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif)
18 Hours To GO!
And the sawdust ( actually wood dust, if your turning your saw into dust, your doing it wrong!) will fly.
REMEMBER Above All Else,
RULE #1 This is a FUN build amongst friends.
Okay, Mr. Dave Taylor, and Keeper of the Challenge…where’s your project and napkin drawing? Huh? Whatcha got to say for yourself?
Yeah, Dave, what’s up with your build? You know we can’t do this without your participation and you providing us guidance, encouragement and the always needed adult supervision. So what say you?
Add to your list of safety items these ANSI A4 cut resistant gloves. They won’t save you from direct contact with a rotating blade, but they enhance your grip and will protect you from a work-piece that jumps or gets thrown by the blade. At work our insurance company insisted I get them. I was hesitant at first but now wear them whenever I power up a saw. Best part is they are fluorescent yellow so it’s easier to find your fingers when you do cut them off (https://largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-surprised.gif)
I was hoping to start milling lumber tomorrow, but we are going to get a downpour on top of a good snow-pack. My garage where the saw is tends to get water when it rains heavy. I wonder if I could get the saw up the stairs and out on the covered porch - not likely. Milling may be delayed.