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Gary Campbell
08-19-2008, 08:51 PM
Last week we had a job for a contractor that involved mortising out for treads in a pair of 10/4 by 13 African Mahogany stair stringers. As much as we would like to have cut these on the Bot, the size made it prohibitive. We did cut the template on the bot and then used a router, bushing and 1/2" bit to do the mortise's. I have obviously forgotten how much actual work that is, how much dust you eat and how tired you get doing it the "Old Fashioned" way. Not to mention all the screws in the stepdown plunge stops that came loose and of course the bit that loosened from vibration.

I also am in the process of cutting some 4/4 Cherry C-Tops that have an 8/4 edge. There is not a square corner on the job. 3.81 degrees and radii everywhere. Here is a pic of the 8/4 edges right after cutting. Sure glad I dont have to use the bandsaw and sand method!


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Unsanded pieces loose fit:

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1 level of C-Top:

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Pile of pieces:

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Thanks ShopBot!
Gary
myxpykalix
08-19-2008, 11:28 PM
What is so amazing is the level of craftsmanship and artistry that guys were doing 100 years ago by hand and lots of it looks better than we can do with our fancy computers and whoopteedo robots. I think we need to go back to doing it the old fashioned way.......NOT!
gene
08-19-2008, 11:50 PM
To me if you want to see the ultimate in old craftsmanship you must see the Builtmore House in Ashville N.C. To think the wood was cut on site the place is truely ammazing
wberminio
08-20-2008, 02:07 PM
Its true Gary-It's hard to go back to the old ways.

I too say-Thanks ShopBot!


Erminio
beacon14
08-21-2008, 01:39 AM
Erminio is correct - the other day I dragged a sheet of 3/4" melamine over the tablesaw to clean up a ragged edge. OMG. I can't believe I used to cut all my sheet goods out this way. Never again.
myxpykalix
08-21-2008, 03:18 AM
When was the last time any of you picked up a good old fashioned handsaw and cut some wood? Those were the days....
davidp
08-21-2008, 10:15 AM
Today
jerry_stanek
08-21-2008, 06:51 PM
Same here today
myxpykalix
08-21-2008, 11:21 PM
I didn't say they were the "good old" days! My arthritis is so bad that any repetitive movent like the back and forth of a handsaw just kills me. If I can't use a power tool on it...I don't do it.
Gary Campbell
08-21-2008, 11:32 PM
I can remember a few of the good ol days, NONE of them had a hand saw in them!
Gary