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   Napie | Apr 17, 2007 05:17pm | #1

   I have done it quite a bit, cutting out turning blocks for boxes from odd lumps of “firewood”.  Just use a hook tooth blade and make sure you clear the shavings, they are longer and kind of fluffy, like a plane shaving.  I have found it cuts easier than a normal cut perpendicular to the grain.

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   blewcrowe | Apr 17, 2007 06:49pm | #2

   Good to know. Thanks.

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   Cincinnati | May 11, 2007 04:58am | #3

   Since your boards are square, why are you desiring to choose this orientation over the other?

   GREG

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   blewcrowe | May 11, 2007 02:42pm | #6

   It is a 2" thick piece about 14" square (actually two of them) and I want to create an artful cupped or hourglass appearance to it. They will serve as supports for a small bench.

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   Cincinnati | May 11, 2007 04:12pm | #9

   OK. Now I understand. When you said resawing, I only thought slicing (bookmatching, veneer, or creating two or more boards from one)Post a photo of the completed design.GREG

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   jackplane | May 11, 2007 06:05am | #4

   Yeah, what's the advantage?

   Expert since 10 am.

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   blewcrowe | May 11, 2007 02:43pm | #7

   35646.7

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   philip | May 11, 2007 01:14pm | #5

   Just like Napie says- it will happen very nicely if the blade is right....
   What is the shape, anyway?

   Philip Marcou
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   blewcrowe | May 11, 2007 02:43pm | #8

   35646.7

   BTW, you got a good write up in Pop. Wood.