tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695685403802703716.post3363022517966824762..comments2024-03-10T00:46:33.915-08:00Comments on WPatrickEdwards: What Is A Chevalet Kit?W. Patrick Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15001954861903457707noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695685403802703716.post-6023308454248378932011-04-07T18:42:45.408-07:002011-04-07T18:42:45.408-07:00I use ash, oak and beech since it is fairly cheap ...I use ash, oak and beech since it is fairly cheap and easy to work. Butternut is not good as it is relatively soft. Maple or walnut is fine, however, the saw frame itself needs to be flexible. I prefer beech or ash for the saw frame as it has a good amount of spring. Bending the saw frame when you install the blade creates the blade tension.<br /><br />The horizontal arm, which supports the saw carriage, needs to remain very stable, so I prefer to use 4/4 ash or oak stock laminated together to make the beam. Also the upright jaw needs to be flexible, so when you push on the foot pedal it has enough spring to return to the normal position, and lift the pedal under your feet.W. Patrick Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15001954861903457707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695685403802703716.post-58794729596405736452011-04-06T17:09:39.515-07:002011-04-06T17:09:39.515-07:00Hi Patrick
can you explain why ash, beach and oak...Hi Patrick<br /><br />can you explain why ash, beach and oak makes good chevalet.<br /><br />I have thick stock of butternut at hand and I wonder if that could be used for some parts, I also have harder 4/4 lumber like maple, cherry and walnut.<br /><br />thanks<br /><br />MartinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com