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Title: squaring stock
Post by: bowhntineverythingnh03743 on May 21, 2016, 01:08:00 AM

What machines are you guys using for squaring up your exotic wood riser blanks. I was thinking about getting a drum sander to assist me with this process.

I would like to get your guys techniques and machine preferences.

Title: Re: squaring stock
Post by: mikkekeswick on May 21, 2016, 02:37:00 AM

I use my edge sander and my drum sander.
Edge sander estabilishes a flat surface first then I can use the drum sander to do the 'other' face and dimension it.

Title: Re: squaring stock
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 21, 2016, 06:35:00 AM

Same as Mike. Justin , you will love a drum sander.

Title: Re: squaring stock
Post by: jsweka on May 21, 2016, 10:00:00 AM

Jointer to square up two sides and then planer to make the other side parallel and to cut it down to the right thickness.

Title: Re: squaring stock
Post by: Krasus on May 21, 2016, 11:46:00 AM

Jointer then planner then drum sander to finish

Title: Re: squaring stock
Post by: wood carver 2 on May 21, 2016, 01:43:00 PM

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Originally posted by jsweka:
Jointer to square up two sides and then planer to make the other side parallel and to cut it down to the right thickness.

X2! If you buy a jointer and, or a planer, get one with a spiral cutter head. It's quieter than straight knives, cuts clean in swirly grain, super easy to set up and the carbide inserts last forever.
Dave.

Title: Re: squaring stock
Post by: wood carver 2 on May 21, 2016, 01:44:00 PM

And don't forget! The guy with the most ( and biggest ) tools at the end wins!!!    ;)  
Dave.

Title: Re: squaring stock
Post by: kennym on May 21, 2016, 04:43:00 PM

Jaison, you WILL love a thickness sander!  :D

Title: Re: squaring stock
Post by: bowhntineverythingnh03743 on May 21, 2016, 06:02:00 PM

hahaha who the heck is Jaison????

Thanks guys for some of the advice here. I need to make some purchases soon so I can really get back into building but making sure that the material is absolutely square is more crucial then ever now.

I am thinking about the Grizzly 12 inch drum sander. I think that is more than what I would need.

Title: Re: squaring stock
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 21, 2016, 06:52:00 PM

Nope it will be perfect, jaison.  LOL

Title: Re: squaring stock
Post by: talkingcabbage on May 23, 2016, 03:12:00 AM

Jaison (lol), I have the Grizzly and you will not be disappointed.  Its a great machine and very easy to use.  Make sure you have a good dust collection system.  It will cloud up your shop quick!