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LNCS Changing Width of Stock
September 8th, 2004 09:49 AM
I am fairly new to woodworking, and have used common size milled stock on projects so far (for example, 1 X 6 oak that's truly 3/4" thick). Now I'm beginning work on a project where the plan calls for 13/16" thick stock. My question is: Since there's only 1/16" difference between 3/4" and 13/16" stock, will I totally botch the project if I substitute using 3/4" thick stock? I'm in a remote location and will have to travel far to get the thicker stock from a lumber yard. Thanks!
Shooter re: Changing Width of Stock
September 8th, 2004 11:55 AM
the biggest problem would be in what the project is and how does the thinner wood affect the tolerances. If you could be more specific?

Shooter
LNCS Changing Width of Stock
September 8th, 2004 12:17 PM
Specifically, I am going to build a dresser. Obviously I will control the width and length of all stock pieces. It's only when the breadth comes into play that I will be missing that 1/16". I figure I can compensate in my measurements, and don't forsee that strength will be an issue. So I'm hoping that the right answer is that I can safely substitute 3/4" thick stock for 13/16" thick.
Chuck Stock Width
September 26th, 2004 02:45 PM
Being able to change the dimensions is what wood working is all about to me. Being able to change the thickness is a nice luxury, but if you don't have a thickness planer or something else to change the thickness dimension, then change your plan dimensions accordingly. Some pieces may need to be cut that 1/16th shorter, just remember what you've done.
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