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Title: remilling decking timbers HELPPPPPP QUICK
Post by: scrollingboy2014 on September 03, 2014, 02:32:32 pm

Hey guys
darragh here
Planing on remilling some timber at the weekend any tips
it is manly ceder from a decking my dad pulled out (i got about 1ton of free 16 foot lenghts)!
have a new bandsaw and jointer will i squre up 2 sides and put it through the planer thicknesser? i am using it for christmas compound cutting
Thanks Darragh

Title: Re: remilling decking timbers HELPPPPPP QUICK
Post by: BilltheDiver on September 04, 2014, 05:59:05 am

I mill all my lumber from rough.  I wouldn't necessarily mill it all at once.  You might consider doing it as needed.  Even after milling the lumber may continue to warp, etc, so I let mine sit until needed and then mill to the thickness I need.  I would suggest you get a scanner like a board wizard to check for nails and minor metal pieces embedded in the boards.  One trip through the joiner or planner with a hidden nail can ruin a new set of blades.  The small ones aren't real expensive.  You have the process fight.  Join 1 face, then 1 edge.  Trim the other edge on the tablesaw or bandsaw, then run through the thickness planer for consistent thickness.

Here is a link to a site that explains the process in detail:  http://www.woodworking.com/ww/Article/Face-Side-Face-Edge-and-Width-7607.aspx

Title: Re: remilling decking timbers HELPPPPPP QUICK
Post by: scrollingboy2014 on September 04, 2014, 10:53:03 am

Thanks billthediver

Title: Re: remilling decking timbers HELPPPPPP QUICK
Post by: puzzleguy on September 15, 2014, 02:54:18 pm

Bill is right on the money -just to add , even painted wood can over heat and ruin planner blades ,
plus anything painted I can almost gaurantee youll find nails ( im a former woodshop teacher )