MarthaS
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Post by MarthaS on Mar 22, 2015 9:02:51 GMT -8
Hi all,
I looked through Larry's pictures on the '57 Shasta and was curious if he and all of you make your own "transition" pieces from the birch (or whatever wood you're using) for covering your wall and ceiling seams where the panels butt-up. I know to use gimp for where the walls meet the ceiling and for gaps for the cabinets but saw the pictures and wondered if we should just make our own and tack them on.
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Post by bigbill on Mar 22, 2015 14:08:37 GMT -8
I make all of my own trim boards, I cut them from larger boards with an 80 tooth blade on my table saw then run the edges on the router table, usually with a small round over bit.
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Post by MarthaS on Mar 22, 2015 15:17:26 GMT -8
Thanks Bill.
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Post by kirkadie on Mar 23, 2015 5:11:02 GMT -8
Not to be argumentative here, but I start by doing the routing first, like both sides (all 4 edges)of a 1x, then run the board through the table saw. Routing thin strips scares the heck out of me, maybe cause I'm old.
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Post by SusieQ on Mar 23, 2015 8:21:26 GMT -8
Since I don't have a table saw and cutting perfectly straight lines is near impossible with a circular saw, even with a guide, I'll probably use trim strips from the box store. It is one of those things I have put off.
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Post by John Palmer on Mar 23, 2015 9:17:01 GMT -8
Since I don't have a table saw and cutting perfectly straight lines is near impossible with a circular saw, even with a guide, I'll probably use trim strips from the box store. It is one of those things I have put off. Susie, You need to buy an eight foot long "generic" straight edge. It will cost less than $15 at any "real" metal store, buy 1 1/2" by 1/8" aluminum angle. DO NOT buy this at a big box store because they are two to three times marked up! Using the straight edge, with a couple of "C" type Vise Grips, and a dial caliper to measure the correct widths is all you need to cut straight, and exact width strips with your router. These smooth edge 1/8" or 1/4" strips can be used inside for trim strips, or I also make all my edging this way from scrap paneling. After you get your system down, you can really go to town, using up your scraps. I like to make a big mess in my driveway by cutting a bunch of the same at a time. This helps with multiple clean up times.
It's one of the tools "I could not do without". I also have four, and five foot aluminum square bars to use as straight edges for shorter length projects.
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Post by bigbill on Mar 23, 2015 13:42:57 GMT -8
Not to be argumentative here, but I start by doing the routing first, like both sides (all 4 edges)of a 1x, then run the board through the table saw. Routing thin strips scares the heck out of me, maybe cause I'm old. I am old also but that is why God made push sticks and side boards, to keep my fingers out of the saw and router.
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Post by kirkadie on Mar 23, 2015 19:21:12 GMT -8
BB, total agreement about push sticks and fingerboards to keep stock tight to the fence. For me, after miles and miles of making thin trim, hitting a section of short grain with a spinning router bit on skinny stock can produce unexpected projectiles. But, I certainly meant no offence to your suggestion to DIY trim strips. I guess, because 40 some years ago when I opened my shop I had no mentor and made every mistake a newbie wood worker could make and still have all his fingers, some of my disasters make me want to flap my mouth so others who might not be so lucky as I have been (so far). Again, I meant no criticism but only flashbacks of what nearly happened to me. Onward through the fog.
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Post by bigbill on Mar 24, 2015 5:45:02 GMT -8
BB, total agreement about push sticks and fingerboards to keep stock tight to the fence. For me, after miles and miles of making thin trim, hitting a section of short grain with a spinning router bit on skinny stock can produce unexpected projectiles. But, I certainly meant no offence to your suggestion to DIY trim strips. I guess, because 40 some years ago when I opened my shop I had no mentor and made every mistake a newbie wood worker could make and still have all his fingers, some of my disasters make me want to flap my mouth so others who might not be so lucky as I have been (so far). Again, I meant no criticism but only flashbacks of what nearly happened to me. Onward through the fog. None taken, I just was pointing out to others to use something besides there fingers to push things near a sharp cutting instrument. My main reason for using DIY trim strips is that I am cheap. Usually my trim boards are thin and require a very light cut to round over the edge. they aren't like making a 6 inch cove molding from a piece of hard wood.
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