36 inch straight edge

I should have added I altered the center design as the scrap I had would not give me the height. It’s a bummer as I liked the design but I can back burner it for the next one I need.

Joe

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Nicely done – Great looking wood..

Thanks for sharing

-- Scotty - aka... SgtSnafu - Randleman NC

Nicely done. What are the height and width dimensions? I like the detailing on the ends. It adds a touch of class.

-- Andy - Old Chinese proverb says: "If you think something can't be done, don't interrupt man who is doing it."

Looks great. Beautiful wood.
I love my wooden straightedge. Wish I had made it sooner.

-- Richard B, Birmingham Alabama

What are the applications for this type of straight edge? Sorry for beginner question but I resemble that remark.

-- ***Pat*** Rookie woodworker looking for an education!!!

Andy,

It’s a 2.5high in the center 1/2 thick and tapered at the ends. I can email you the PDF of the file I used. just pmail me your address.

Joe

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Pat,

They can be used for marking or striking a line, or setting up a jointer. Things you’d use a metal straight edge for. The advantage being you can true them if they hit the floor and they are cheep and quick to make.

JFF

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I too am intriged, but am wondering about using wood for such a thing. Do they stay, well, straight, for use as straight edges? I’ve read so much about warping wood, being a beginner, I don’t understand how this works.

Beautiful! I’d much rather make than buy… give us tips!

-- --bch

The molded end is a nice way to deal with the taper. The will really help keep is straight.

-- Make furniture that lasts as long as the tree - Ryan

Bch, We will see how true it stays but my shop is heated and the wood I used was really quite straight grain. The tapered ends much like they do on coffin plans allows the wood to breathe better.

My guess is I will need to plane once a year at most. I think it hitting the floor is a bigger issue then temp but your talking about a 10 min fix at best to plane it.

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Joe: A great job. I’ve got a some of Macacauba that I need to find a use for. I like the built in finish from the wood.

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looks good :-)
and if you unfortunaly drop it on a project it won´t damage it as much as one in metal

thanks for sharing
Dennis

looks nice… almost as nice as it would look in my shop.

-- "There's plenty of time to read the instruction manual when you're laying in the hospital bed". - Dad

If there is concern about warping, it could be laminated.

Mistreatment of steel straightedge can warp it, and it takes much longer to fix. I never use my iron one on project, just to check my wooden one.

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