Working with some 8/4 lumber

[waho6o9]

Woo Hoo

Fantastic grain and thanks for the pic!

 

[DynaGlide]

Yeah that's curly.  If you can't feel it, it's not chatter.  Congrats

You might want to save these for something special, and rebuy some plain boards for the workbench.

Thanks. Too far in now to switch gears. It'll make a fine leg to look at  [big grin] This workbench is something I'm making to teach my children how to woodwork on with hand tools (and to teach myself as well) when it's done. It'll get handed down to one of them, so if it looks nice then, it looks nice.

 

[festal]

Should come out awesome

 

[Crazyraceguy]

That is definitely curl in the grain, great looking stock.

I wouldn't give up a MFK700 for a TS75. It may be "worth more" in dollars, especially a few months ago when they were very scarce, but I don't use the TS75 nearly as much.
The TS75 is great in situations like you have there, but in my work, that is not very often.
I have no need to "get rid" of it, uses do come up. 

 

[GPowers]

I like hard maple, but it is tough to work with. Sanding takes forever......

 

[Mortiser]

Yep, looks like curly maple. Hard maple's perfect. I've made most all of my shop needs out of it... stands, cabinets, benches, etc. Holds up extremely well, is stable, and takes on a nice patina over time. You'll enjoy it. (Your ETS EC will make it shine!)
Have fun!
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Rich

 

[DynaGlide]

Sorry [member=73094]afish[/member] you didn't get me this time. Maybe next time!

I took a 1" depth cut, then 1 3/4", then flipped and did a few light passes since each board seemed to want to pinch the blade at the end. Once I had it close enough I snapped them apart. Everything is still well oversized at this point so I didn't need perfect edges.

Happy with the results. Even if I did own the TS 75, I would use a similar approach of sneaking up on the final cut.

Matt

 

[mrFinpgh]

Another option worth considering would be a bandsaw..  even the 10" Rikon cuts up to 5" thick material.

It's cheaper than a Ts75 and offers a lot of versatility.  Plus, ripping on the bandsaw is fun.

 

[squall_line]

Another option worth considering would be a bandsaw..  even the 10" Rikon cuts up to 5" thick material.

It's cheaper than a Ts75 and offers a lot of versatility.  Plus, ripping on the bandsaw is fun.

The OP has access to a bandsaw, just not at home (emphasis mine):

I will have access to a proper jointer when necessary, as well as a bandsaw, but that requires me to schedule and work around my job and family obligations. Trying to limit that trip as much as possible and do what I can ahead of time.

 

[SoonerFan]

[member=65062]DynaGlide[/member] This is a good project and the maple is beautiful.  I used 8/4 maple for my out feed table.  Like you, I made the legs by glueing two piece together to get legs amount 3.5” square.  Used the maple for the apron as well.  I made the top out of two layers of plywood (table is 8’ by 8’) with Formica.  Finally I used what little maple I had left the the edge banding. 

Keep opus posted and good luck!

 

[DynaGlide]

[member=28223]SoonerFan[/member] Yeah I like the stuff. It isn't tooooo bad to work with. The TS55 with ripping blade cuts through it pretty easily if I go slow. The Kapex does as well, I just take several shallow kerf cuts with either. Not a big deal and trying to avoid kickback.

I'm kind of mixing in elements between TWW Roubo and Hybrid bench designs. I have both sets of plans and videos. Once I get the legs to final dimension I can take my time doing the joinery. There's quite a bit involved to install the Benchcrafted leg vise and still allow room for the mortise and tenon connections between the legs and stretchers.

Luckily Marc is primarily a power tool guy and used those to do most everything in the videos except where some light hand tool work was needed.

Matt

 

[woodbutcherbower]

The grain in that maple is highly prized by guitar builders - it’s known as a ‘flame top’. The other variation is the ‘quilted top’.

 

[Bryston]

That curly maple is worth saving for something special I agree. Especially if it's 8/4. It's worth even more.