cutting 12/4 lumber with TS55?

[Riparian]

Hey guys,

Dear daughter needs a new bed, and the design she's chosen calls for posts cut from 12/4
lumber. I have a TS55 and a newly acquired Carvex at my disposal, though I'm not sure if
either of them are up to the task.  The posts need to be tapered from 2.75" down to
1.5", so should I try and use the TS55 and cut from both sides of the board? Or will the
Carvex mounted to a rail get the job done satisfactorily? Any other suggestions or comments?

Ironically, I have a SawStop 3hp tablesaw that would easily get the job done, but it's in
California, and for the next year I'm in Washington DC...

Appreciate your input,

-Andy

 

[semenza]

Hey guys,

Dear daughter needs a new bed, and the design she's chosen calls for posts cut from 12/4
lumber. I have a TS55 and a newly acquired Carvex at my disposal, though I'm not sure if
either of them are up to the task.  The posts need to be tapered from 2.75" down to
1.5", so should I try and use the TS55 and cut from both sides of the board? Or will the
Carvex mounted to a rail get the job done satisfactorily? Any other suggestions or comments?

Ironically, I have a SawStop 3hp tablesaw that would easily get the job done, but it's in
California, and for the next year I'm in Washington DC...

Appreciate your input,

-Andy

How many sides are tapered?  Adjacent or opposite? 

If you have a little extra do some test cuts see what you like better.  TS55 cutting from both sides to get the depth or Carvex with long blade. Then just clean up the cuts with a sander.

Seth

 

[tjbnwi]

I'd use the 55 and flip the blank.

Tom

 

[semenza]

Or planer  or jointer to clean up the cuts.

Seth

 

[fshanno]

Festool and third party reviewers have been bragging about how powerful the Carvex is and how square the cuts are.  I say put one of those Festool 4 3/4" blades in your Carvex and put that puppy to the test. 

And if possible video the cuts so that the world can see.  This is a real world application and I think it would be fascinating to see the results.

 

[jacko9]

Andy,

Use the Carvex and clean the edges up with a hand plane.  Otherwise, plan a meeting in Livermore, cut the legs and ship them to DC.

Jack

 

[Sparktrician]

If you're in the DC area, you can always join the Woodworkers Club in Rockville and get access to a table saw there.  It's a Woodcraft franchise with a very well equipped shop PLUS they're a Festool dealer that has a very nice display area in the store and people that use Festool products that work there.  If you choose to follow up on this option, ask for Matt Nauman or Chris Johnstone when you get there.  You'll like Amy Bender, the proprietress, too. 

 

[mouppe]

Jigsaw and hand plane will be fastest and smartest.

 

[waho6o9]

+1 for fshanno

It's show time Carvex  [smile]

 

[Riparian]

Okay, looks like I'll be giving the Carvex on a rail a try... I'll haul out the
video camera, and share my results when I have some!

-Andy

 

[peter halle]

Okay, looks like I'll be giving the Carvex on a rail a try... I'll haul out the
video camera, and share my results when I have some!

-Andy

I would advise that you try it on scrap first.  It might be exciting to do a video moment but if you are looking for results then ...  Many woodworkers do test runs on scrap first using all their other tools so I am not putting down the Carvex here.

Peter

 

[jacko9]

Okay, looks like I'll be giving the Carvex on a rail a try... I'll haul out the
video camera, and share my results when I have some!

-Andy

I would advise that you try it on scrap first.  It might be exciting to do a video moment but if you are looking for results then ...  Many woodworkers do test runs on scrap first using all their other tools so I am not putting down the Carvex here.

Peter

I totally agree with Peter, good hardwood is expensive.  I always use scrap wood to test new ideas and don't have to worry about putting my mistakes in the green waste.

Jack

 

[Richard83]

Funny... Only last night I was thinking to myself
"What's the point in putting a jigsaw on a rail?! If you can use the rail wouldn't you just use the plunge saw?"
So thanks for clearing that up!!
...and adding justification to a new purchase!

 

[pugilato]

the Festool chain saw thingy, that is, if we ever get it over here...

I think I might look at cutting one side as deep as I could using the TS55, and finish it off with the Carvex.

 

[DougG]

I've done something like that before, pre-Festool days (deep circular saw cut, followed by hand saw).  You may not get an entirely flat surface due to two different saw kerfs, but you could easily fix it up later with something like a hand plane, etc.