On 4/26/2010 1:23 PM, keith Nuttle wrote:
Depending on the number of cuts through the half lap depends on how easy
it is to clean up.

In mathematical terms.

One cut between the two cuts determining the with of the lap = a lot of
time with the file or chisel.

An infinite number of cuts = very clean lap.

Something in between will make it easy to remove the excess wood, but
still make it quite easy to clean up the bottom surface. Usually if you
make the cuts in quarter inches slices they come out pretty clean with
very little chisel of file work. Also a sharp chisel I find works better
the the file.

Yup, you and dadiOH got to the key issue.

I left too much material between cuts and it resulted in much more
'post processing' than I would have been comfortable with.
I see now that leaving say, 1/8"-1/4" between cuts would have made
that a whole lot easier.

Doubtlessly someone makes a 7-1/4" circular saw blade with a wide kerf
(say 1/4"?) just perfect for this app.

Right now, I'm so pleased with the results of hogging out with the
router that I will stick with that method.

Thanks!

--Winston



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