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[squeakyballs]

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of course, wood can be cut silly! I bet Gallo even has something to cut it with.
In the future, if you're doing a project that requires buying wood, you can actually have your boards cut into the required sizes at HD or Lowes, no charge. Even plywood.

I know it is easy to cut them shorter, but im talking thinner. I wasn't sure if that was more difficult.

 

[constance]

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CA I love your Eurochicks! Gorgeous!

 

[ca]

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CA I love your Eurochicks! Gorgeous!

Thanks, Constance!

 

[constance]

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[LarryPQ]

Ok ladies--off topic.


Let's take a moment to express our love of the impractical skanky shoe. *moment of reverent awe followed by girly squealing*

 

[tball chicky]

TT! :

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of course, wood can be cut silly! I bet Gallo even has something to cut it with.
In the future, if you're doing a project that requires buying wood, you can actually have your boards cut into the required sizes at HD or Lowes, no charge. Even plywood.

I know it is easy to cut them shorter, but im talking thinner. I wasn't sure if that was more difficult.​

It's called "ripping" - where you cut the wood down it's length instead of across it's width. Yes, it's possible & it's done all the time. BUT you have to either A: have the right saw or B: have the wrong saw but the strength & know-how to do it this way.

My husband ( a very experienced carpenter/home builder) takes the B route - he holds the wood in his left hand, picks up skilsaw (circular saw) in right hand, and he runs the saw down the wood.

Now, I would never in any ridiculous amount of years attempt this. For one, the saw is too heavy & very difficult to just hold up there. For another, I would probably cut my dang fingers off because my aim is not so great.

My advise would be to cut the pieces to the length that you want, then ripping them down to the right width. That way, your rip is not as long and it's a bit easier.

 

[mclevinson]

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OooooOOoooooo. Eek! Love 'em!
Don't dance in 'em Laree. You know what I'm saying here

 

[mclevinson]

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I know it is easy to cut them shorter, but im talking thinner. I wasn't sure if that was more difficult.

It's called "ripping" - where you cut the wood down it's length instead of across it's width. Yes, it's possible & it's done all the time. BUT you have to either A: have the right saw or B: have the wrong saw but the strength & know-how to do it this way.

My husband ( a very experienced carpenter/home builder) takes the B route - he holds the wood in his left hand, picks up skilsaw (circular saw) in right hand, and he runs the saw down the wood.

Now, I would never in any ridiculous amount of years attempt this. For one, the saw is too heavy & very difficult to just hold up there. For another, I would probably cut my dang fingers off because my aim is not so great.

My advise would be to cut the pieces to the length that you want, then ripping them down to the right width. That way, your rip is not as long and it's a bit easier.

Wouldn't even attempt it. Won't let DH do it 'cause he's too cheap to buy a better saw blade. I have the big box store do it when I'm buying.

 

[LarryPQ]

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HAHA! I didn't I am not that dumb. I had a little pair od Dr Scholl's flats in my purse, which I promptly put on when I started child-wrangling.

I had every kid at the wedding playing Simon Says for ~1 hour while the bridal party was taking pictures.

BTW- I rock to have at weddings. I am like a big toy for small children.

 

[The Critter Place]

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Be safe and have a good trip!