Im out in my shop right now making the first cuts!

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Im out in my shop right now making the first cuts!

Postby Grid Runner Adventures » Tue May 18, 2010 8:18 pm

Hey all Just wanted to inform the world that IM IN MY SHOP making the first cuts!!! wooooohooooo

best feeling in the world!

Taking some video and lots of pictures for www.offgridrving.com
cant wait to share more
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Postby Woodbutcher » Tue May 18, 2010 8:30 pm

Have fun! Measure twice- cut once!
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Postby wannabefree » Tue May 18, 2010 9:59 pm

Have fun! It's an adventure. Keep us all posted on your progress.
In anything at all, perfection is finally attained not when there is no longer anything to add, but when there is no longer anything to take away.
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Postby Grid Runner Adventures » Tue May 18, 2010 10:01 pm

well Im doing lap joints for the floor framing. more glue area and alot stronger then butt joints.

using a Japanese pull saw to make all the cuts. got one more lap joint to make and then the entire outer frame and stringers are complete. then its just the sideways stringers left to cut in.
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