"Mike Reed" wrote in message
ups.com...
I'm going to build a piece of half-lapped lattice that will go into a
frame (not diagonally) like this:

http://smithandhawken.speedera.net/w...es/product/7/7
27826-1.jpg

Should I bother with having the lattice spacing at the edges be equal
to the spacing in the field? It seems that a little error will
propogate and cause the edges to be narrower or wider than the spacing
in the field, based on the final dimensions of the frame.

I'll be chopping mortises for the horizontal lattice members, and
letting the vertical members run about 1/16" short, so they don't
touch.

I guess I'm just a little overwhelmed with the thought of actually
laying this whole thing out so it's symmetrical. I guess the frame
width will determine my lattice spacing. In turn, the lattice spacing
will determine the frame height so that the edges turn out uniform.
Any advice?

-Mike


I would start in the middle and work your way out. This way your sides
should be even. I personally wouldn't worry about them being exactly the
same size on the outsides but would shoot for at least half as big so you
didn't end up with a tiny little hole. It would be similiar to laying out a
tile or hardwood floor, start in the middle.

That's a nice looking table btw, good luck with it.

Bryan