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I needed to make some half laps for two sets of legs for the candle stands I'm making for our church. I thought about doing the half laps prior to gluing up the feet (Lyptus with bloodwood accents) but to do so (to my reckoning) would require an absolutely perfect glue up. Glue ups have not always been my strong point. I wanted to do the glue up and then be able to run them over the jointer and through the planer so I could be sure they were all exactly the same width. So, that meant doing the half laps with the feet attached.
Now, normally I'm fearless (yeah, right) in the shop and have a very healthy respect for my tools. My dad lost 3 fingers on his Craftsman contractor saw when I was a kid. I swore I would never do that! But I have to tell you, seeing this much blade unprotected and whizzing by so quickly had me turning a little weak in the knees.
None the less, I took my time, clamped the workpiece tight (not shown in the photos) and said a few prayers. Success!!
Thanks for looking!!
Now, normally I'm fearless (yeah, right) in the shop and have a very healthy respect for my tools. My dad lost 3 fingers on his Craftsman contractor saw when I was a kid. I swore I would never do that! But I have to tell you, seeing this much blade unprotected and whizzing by so quickly had me turning a little weak in the knees.
None the less, I took my time, clamped the workpiece tight (not shown in the photos) and said a few prayers. Success!!
Thanks for looking!!
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