Thursday, November 5, 2009

From big to manageable














I've started the Greene and Greene display top coffee table from this slab of 8/4 quarter sawn white oak and Madagascar ebony inlay.
Here's how I process large slabs to more manageable pieces to take in to the shop for further processing. A few months back I purchased the Festool TS 75 EQ plunge saw for breaking down large pieces. I've been very pleased with it's performance, it has plenty of power for a small machine. The guide rail system is an awesome feature for long straight cuts or even crosscuts. Now, I'm able to start working the lumber in the shop, squaring, resawing, and planing the pieces for further milling. Just a little update.