5 Things You Must Do If You Want To Make Sure Wood Is Straight

1. Rowland Emmanuel
5 Things You Must Do If You Want To Make
Sure Wood Is Straight
Wood Work Craft

2. Paper's Goal
Twisted and bending wood is one of the most
common causes for frustrations in the furniture
workshop. This hurdle can easily be overcome
and it will make all the difference in the end
result. It can be done in 5 easy steps.

3. Step 1: Make two lists of Wood
Each 500mm long
45mm wide
25mm thick
The lists needs to be completely straight and
even. Make sure they are without twigs in the
material.
These lists of wood may become one of your
most important tools in your workshop.

4. Step 2: Position the lists
Lay the lists opposite of the direction of the
wood in your piece. One at each end. This
will provide you with two reference points.

5. Step 3: Measure
Take a couple of steps back and aim. The
two lists should appear parallel, if they do
then the piece is straight. Congratulations!
This is what you want. Unfortunately that
is not always the case - If it's not straight
move on to step 4.

6. Step 4: Mark it
If the wood is not straight take a pencil and
mark where the wood is elevated. Then scrub
down. An important note though, do not
remove too much at a time. better to go
slowly then to end up having the hole piece
rendered useless due to being in a hurry.

7. Step 5: Re-check
The last and most important step is to re-
check. Repeat step 3-5 until you are
completely satisfied.
When it is straight mark the side so you know
that side is straight turn the piece and do the
hole process on the other side.

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