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   Steinmetz | Mar 06, 2007 08:36am | #1

   CHECK FOR NAILS and embedded sand A good scrubbing with a wire brush will dislodge any wind blown grit. Steinmetz

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   toolboy | Mar 07, 2007 07:56pm | #6

   Thanks for the tip on the embedded sand.  Just washed the first test piece.  Hopefully no damage to the jointer blades.  Probably should jointer one edge, tablesaw the other then plane the two faces.  What do you think?  Any other comments on the how tos of reclaiming this fence cedar?

   David O

   Edited 3/7/2007 3:18 pm ET by toolboy

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   jeanlou | Mar 06, 2007 09:15pm | #2

   David

   While you are checking for nails, wash off the algae with a mild bleach solution and a brush followed by clean water and a brush. Why would you want to subject your planer to that kind of embarrassment?

   The wood must have lots of character.   JL

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   toolboy | Mar 07, 2007 08:14am | #3

   What do you mean embarrasment?  Is it not worth to salvage 50 year old cedar. 90 pieces 3' long by 6" wide.  Probably cost 500 or 600 dollars to buy green cedar?

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   jeanlou | Mar 07, 2007 03:52pm | #4

   You read me wrong toolbox. Of course it is worth it. It would be worth it even if it was less and not as old.

   I mean that you should remove the algae before planing, end of story.

   I should not have tried to make a subtle joke. Sorry if you misunderstood.  JL

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   toolboy | Mar 07, 2007 07:51pm | #5

   Thanks for the clarification.  I was really doubting myself, about the great find on the street.  My friends say its a waste of time.  Just go buy some new material.  Since I just bought a new jointer, planer, tablesaw, bandsaw,router table, Lie-Nielson planes and saws, and am new to woodworking, I thought this would be a great way to learn how to use them.  Following your suggestion to prep the material is a good start.  Maybe a metal detector for the nails?  I just bought the Grizzly G0586 8" jointer.  Best tool from some magazine.  Can't remember.  When I say new to woodworking, I mean making fine furniture, boxes maybe lathe work or carving.  Interested in everything.  Planning on retiring soon.  Getting my shop readyfor that event. I was a journyman carpenter for twenty years, renovation contractor, built houses.  Built kitchen cupboards with a skill saw and a straight edge. This fine furniture stuff, moisture content, seasonal moving or shrinkage all new.  Thanks again for confirming what I thought.

   David O