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10-30-2009, 07:35 PM
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wannabe
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Pre-cut Jitters....
I was wondering how you guys handle the moments leading up to a 'do or die' cut....
there's many variations to this, but for me, it's cutting down a Mahogany door, power planing a cabinet, cutting a custom built railing...etc. Any time you have one shot to get it right, and time is on the line! I normally pace around for a minute, tidy up so there's nothing to distract me, then finally say F it and go for it!... The feeling you get the INSTANT you realize you just screwed up is the worst!!! I've come a long way, but I still get the jitters before a big cut. Opposite of that....when I'm successful, the high is what keeps me coming back for more 
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10-30-2009, 07:40 PM
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Re: Pre-cut Jitters....
I have a scary variation of that. I have tremors before cutting gem boxes into a new island. I am always worried about the jigsaw scratching the wood. Even with 4 layers of blue tape, scratches happen.
I know the feeling!
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10-30-2009, 07:43 PM
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Re: Pre-cut Jitters....
I do the same thing, measure it again, back up for a minute and visualize and make sure its right, then have at it.
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10-30-2009, 07:45 PM
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10-30-2009, 07:46 PM
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Re: Pre-cut Jitters....
Sorry, I'm not familiar with the " I just screwed up feeling " What does it feel like? Can you describe this feeling for us?
 Seriously though, I clear my mind, measure three times, take my time, and now, after 40yrs, rarely make a wrong cut.etc. But I have had some doozies! Did I just say that? Can I take that back? |
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10-30-2009, 07:55 PM
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Re: Pre-cut Jitters....
I get that same feeling every 2 x 4 I cut!
An old time cabinet maker once told me that in 50 years he had never seen a piece of wood that couldn't be fixed
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10-30-2009, 07:57 PM
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10-30-2009, 07:58 PM
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Re: Pre-cut Jitters....
Measure three times, poise... and measure again. And then maybe ask my buddy to double-check me.
Or, just measure once, plow into it and sure enough get to enjoy being drenched with that feeling. Humbled once again, for a month or so. |
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10-30-2009, 08:15 PM
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Re: Pre-cut Jitters....Quote:
One of the guys I work with says...they make wood everyday, just cut it!... There's a fine line between being awesome and A$$hole... My confidence is better now that I've made enough mistakes to know the fixes.
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10-30-2009, 08:22 PM
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10-30-2009, 08:24 PM
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And it is always faster and cheaper to take your time, cut it once, than it is to fix it. And you don't look like a hack. That's a bonus. 
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10-30-2009, 08:26 PM
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My answer for you is Festool. Perfect results everytime and super quick, oh, no mess to clean up afterwards.
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10-30-2009, 08:30 PM
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10-30-2009, 08:32 PM
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10-30-2009, 08:34 PM
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10-30-2009, 08:36 PM
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Re: Pre-cut Jitters....
It brings to mind the old saying "I cut it twice and it's still too short".
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Re: Pre-cut Jitters....
Walmart sells board stretchers and blinker fluid now.
They are so in tune to what we need it amazes me.
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Re: Pre-cut Jitters....Quote:
Kind of a remodel box. Has the ears, but only on the front edges. There is probably a more proper name for it but I am unaware of it.
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10-30-2009, 09:00 PM
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Re: Pre-cut Jitters....Quote:
actually, now that I was reminded.....setting vanities and sink bases are a real PITA!...2 supplies and a drain to lay out. Nothing like an uneven tile floor with the rough in stubs crooked as hell and praying the escutcheon will cover!
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