tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3876594833986505889.post7583232393598105235..comments2024-03-27T02:13:43.393-05:00Comments on One Project at a Time - DIY Blog: #52-I Built a Couch (Part 2)Erin 'One Project at a Time'http://www.blogger.com/profile/10849850274318223804noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3876594833986505889.post-37699749426874095692013-01-08T10:13:19.000-06:002013-01-08T10:13:19.000-06:00Wow! So beautiful!! Great job. I envy your skil...Wow! So beautiful!! Great job. I envy your skillz. =)<br />To make it easier if you want to make more of these... <br /><br />Can you clamp multiple boards together securely and cut a bunch at once? Even just three at a time would cut down your time. Instead of using a cut board as a template, you could put a stop jig on the left side of the saw so when it stops the board is the correct length to be cut. <br /><br />Googling...<br />if its a cut on the mitre saw, you could always clamp a stopblock to the fence. Also make sure that you are cutting on "the waste side" of the line because you have to account for the 1/8'' thinckness (or less) of the blade <br /><br />http://www.woodtalkonline.com/topic/3533-cutting-the-same-length/ <br /><br />The second way to cut multiple pieces to exactly the same length is to lay them down on a bench top, square up the ends, and clamp them together. Measure and mark all four together, then cut all four pieces at once.<br />If you have many pieces to cut, or if clamping them together is impractical, a third technique is to use a power miter saw. Clamp a strip of wood (also known as an "auxiliary fence") to the miter saw fence. A one-by-four or a one-by-three is a good size for this auxiliary fence. With the board clamped, cut off the end. Then put the measuring tape on the cut end and measure and mark the length of the boards you want to cut. Place a scrap piece of wood on the mark and clamp it in position. We'll call this a "stop block."<br />http://www.ronhazelton.com/tips/how_to_accurately_cut_wood_pieces_to_the_same_length<br /><br />Lastly, for staining, perhaps use a wallpaper glue tray and dip the pieces before assembly?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3876594833986505889.post-77478945562156967172011-07-27T10:58:56.494-05:002011-07-27T10:58:56.494-05:00I personally think the bangles are a great touch, ...I personally think the bangles are a great touch, Erin!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3876594833986505889.post-21012189879110634312011-07-26T08:51:51.497-05:002011-07-26T08:51:51.497-05:00WOW! This is going to be amazing... well, it alrea...WOW! This is going to be amazing... well, it already is, but I cannot wait to see the finished product! Fabulous work!rachel @ Just a Touch of Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02772232445980215886noreply@blogger.com