How to Make a Wooden Straight Edge

[@charleswoolard1297]

I feel making these tools offer wonderful experience for woodworkers.

[@AussieWoodshed]

I completely agree, learn the skills and make a tool you can use for years

[@Gazman299]

The hardwood will move with collecting moisture, and then drying out. How can it ever be a dependable straightedge? Sincerely, I'm just trying to learn. I confess that during the video I thought to myself that we could all chip in and get you a table saw, but then I realized that this build isn't about that. It's about real craftsmanship. Something that is getting lost these days. Like I said. I want to learn. So glad that I found your channel. Take care.

[@Gazman299]

Okay, I went a little longer into the video and I think that answers my question, but only sort of. It's still solid wood, it's going to move even with the curved top edge. Just leaning against a wall, or laying it on your workbench it's going to adjust. Ugh! :-)

[@AussieWoodshed]

@@Gazman299 Using as close to quarter sawn timber to start with is going to be a lot more stable than rift sawn (meaning the grain is very straight). The main reason for the curve on the top is to help keep the straight edge from "warping". (I know i didn't go into depth on this in the video) This is because wood exchanges moisture with the air along its end grain, so the curve exposes more end grain. This means moisture taken in by the straight edge is lost to the air extremely quickly helping to prevent warping. This technique was commonplace before the creation of metal CNC machinist straight edges and is well documented. Furthermore a finish such as shellac could be used to further restrict moisture being absorbed, but is unnecessary. If using an oil finish this would also help repel moisture being absorbed. Hope this helps

[@Gazman299]

@@AussieWoodshed Interesting. Thank you for taking the time to explain this to me. It makes sense to me now. I enjoy your videos.

[@anthonyseiver7000]

Straight up, straight edge, damn straight. Thanks for the video.

[@AussieWoodshed]

Straight to the point. Thanks for the comment

[@michaeldoto4673]

Well done mate! Cheers

[@AussieWoodshed]

Thanks

[@athmostafa2462]

Thanks for sharing 😊.

[@AussieWoodshed]

My pleasure

[@jimmcnett]

Love the video. Appreciate all your tips.

[@AussieWoodshed]

Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for the comment

[@BelkoCANADA]

I would love to see that planing jig, if you can find the time for it.

[@AussieWoodshed]

No worries, i will work on it

[@DavidLambert-w6d]

What are your favourite woods.

[@AussieWoodshed]

Jarrah and Tasmanian Oak although difficult to work with at time i like their colour and their contrast when used together. I also use a lot of radiata pine as its cheap, but i also like the look and the smell of pine too.