Ripping lumber, radius curve, parallel to the grain, second of an inch...Math was never my strong suit. One of my proudest academic accomplishments that I am also somewhat ashamed of is that my first A in math was in my Freshman year of college...it took me 12 years to get an A y'all.
Math is intertwined all throughout the building process, but practice makes perfect right. When attempting my first real DIY project, a 6 draw dresser from Shanty2Chic, everything that could go wrong, went wrong! While I did have their plans as a guide, I choose to add my own spin to the plans which changed some of the measurements. The draws were too big, the draw slides didn't fit, and the screws for the handles wouldn't go through the wood, etc., etc., etc. While I was able to complete the dresser set, and by complete I mean it was functional, it was never finished to the level I desired.
Even with all the mistakes, a lot of learning took place. I was able to learn about ripping lumber, the process of cutting the wood in a manner that's parallel to the grain. I also learned about pocket holes, which are holes drilled at an angel into wood so that it forms a "Pocket" for the screw to sit in and connect to other wood. Pocket holes saved me during my first project. So while I have learned and am still learning a lot, I want to share with you some of the things I learned about why and how to rip a piece of 2 by 6 lumber. Click on the video below for more details. (Also, my video editing skills are very novice...so be gracious)
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