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121282 cantos@s... 2003‑08‑28 Re: Help with dimensioning stock
I would like to second that please. As well, if anyone has information
on making a set of winding sticks, type of wood, if there is a
recommended size, etc. I know this is a necessary part of this process,
but haven't had much time or luck in finding detailed information.

----- Original Message ----- From: Andrew Midkiff 
Date: Thursday, August 28, 2003 8:21 am Subject: [oldtools] Re: Help
with dimensioning stock

> I hope people reply to the list as I'm sure I'm not the only other
> person interested in this. I've seen several books that talk about
> this, but I'm still interested in hearing first-hand accounts.
>
> Andrew
>
> --- "John R. Wilson"  wrote:
> > I am currently working on a 7 shelf and double raised panel cupboard
> > in the shaker style. It will be used by a local artist to store her
> > work in progress. The hard maple stock I am using is 5/4 with rough
> > faces and edges. The wood looks nice but it is center cut and may
> > cup if I mill it thin (7/16 or less). I intend on working the
> > material down by hand
>
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