Woodworker's Journal 2001-25-2, страница 11
barely detectable, even more so because (he soft shadow is in sharp contrast It) the hard shadows that define the four square motif. Now, how did I decide on the size of the gap? We know about the hydroscopic nature of wood and we know-that there is a differential between tangential and radial shrinkage in the ratio of about 2 to 1. However, we don'i have wood movement tables to refer to for definitive answers. Instead, we do tilings empirically. Kiln drying is a scientific operation, and most hardwoods are dried to about eight percent moisture content. Homes are better climate controlled than ever, offering a more stable environment. The top is made of quarlersawn mati rial and screwed to the frame on center, that leaves only 9" on each side. I'm confident that a 1/16" gap leaves ample room for wood movement. A final observation: every piece of furniture I've ever made has shrunk after leaving the shop, not expanded. Ian Kirby Miljbrd, Connecticut Found: 1929 Multi Tool I was at a friend's house a while back, and he gave me a lathe that he didn't think he would ever use or would want to. 1 was wanting a lathe, wood or metal, so 1 told him I would lake it. Il was in its own carrying case and looked in really good shape, so I brought it home, later, when I had time. 1 got it out of the case and set it up in my shop and discovered it was a wood lathe, a planer, a table saw and a sander all in one. depending on how it was This 1929 woodworking "shop" was restored to working condition by reader James Payton. Watch your fingers. James! Continues on page 12... s4 "Ttetv Sy JAMES K RE NOV With Wakened Hands: Cabinetry bv James Krenov an J Students Jamo Kirnm lias ouol > quid motuthxi ami wig «uodu<«Vcr> ami cabinemuJicr> This tx» bm£ prttrtn-i. far ihe ft™ tunc, kren* < »i«t ikm^itJr fummiXL1 itcsipwd jnJ rruJc h> hi\ xudnttv Door nuw tht* impurum neu hook by one uf AnvtKj 4 most rjspevred * ill. l-hpp With <smv> t* Jjme kren.- jwl met > color Oeluic hmlc.iCT i?" Jflppd IXIukl- papcrtai mtfi hrnch flip* Q5ppd Order Today From: LINDEN PUBLISHING 336 W. Bedford «107 ■ Itcsoo ( A 937| | 800-545-4447 • lav 554-131-232? c-mail unlets u lindcnpub.a™ Set' our cumplele catalog cwr the mir/i/ widr m'/> a! http: wwv. liTKWnpub.com • Adjustable 30-inch tray mounted on fully concealed slides • Sleek ergonomic design For a list of distributors, visit our web site. • Removable gel palm rest • Ample room for mousing on either side —rfccuride Deluxe Keyboard System (Circle No 47 on PRODUCT INFORMATION form) Woodworker 's Journal April 2001 (Circle No I Of PRODUCT INFORMATION form I 11 |
