A steady hum filled the room and a plume of sawdust drifted my way as I waited for my turn at the menacing tablesaw. This was the final step in our Milling and Resawing learning session, and I was both excited to obtain clean-cut wooden boards and cautious as I eyed my fellow classmate's hands drifting over the whirling spikes, just far enough away to avoid an uncomfortable encounter. Of course, I know most of the Tinkeria's machines have safety measures in place to avoid irreparable damage, but, as my instincts remind me, safety remains an important consideration while woodworking.
Milling and Resawing are crucial in the wood processing journey. They can transform rough, uneven lumber fresh from the mill into smooth, uniform wooden boards fit for the finest storage box. Speaking of which, we also completed our box design process today! After receiving instruction from Mr. Grisbee and locating my trusty ruler, I was able to draw scaled perspectives of my multi-purpose box project.
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My box design layout |
My plan is to have the dividers and lid removable, so that the box can fulfill many helpful roles, such as a pencil organizer, a TV remote holder, or other storage space. I am looking forward to building our first major project and further refining my woodworking skills in our M-term.
Milling & Resawing: Step-by-step
Here is a breakdown of the various steps in the Milling and Resawing process!
Step 1. Flatten one face with the jointer
Step 2. Square one edge with the jointer
Step 3. Plane the second face with the planer
Step 4. Square the second edge with the table saw
Today taught me that obtaining wood from the lumber yard is just the first step in aquiring our desired boards. Milling and Resawing at home can be a great way to cut costs and get comfortable using the many jointer, planer, and table saw machines.
After practicing with this rough board of wood in class today, we now are equipt with all of the skills we need to measure walls for our boxes tomorrow!
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