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Post by dustypilot on Jun 20, 2023 9:33:09 GMT -5
Sometimes I find my CNC is useful for actually helping me create other things. I elected to rebuild my mother-in-law's deck. I chose cedar for this project. Trouble is, I can find Redwood lattice anywhere but cedar? Not to much. So I decided to make it. Took a 1x6 and ripped 1.5" x 3/8" slats. Then put a 2'x4' chunk of 3/4" plywood in the machine and carved two sets of grooves: 1 at 1/2" deep and the cross pattern at 1/8" deep. Then drop the slats in, put a stainless staple at each intersection and gently lift out. Spray on stain and assemble into the frames. Worked a treat and now I can make lattice in any species. ![]()  |
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Post by gerry on Jun 20, 2023 10:32:14 GMT -5
Definitely cool... The 'old' way ended up with making a jig to make the jig...  |
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Post by dadealeus on Jun 20, 2023 23:09:23 GMT -5
Sometimes I find my CNC is useful for actually helping me create other things. I elected to rebuild my mother-in-law's deck. I chose cedar for this project. Trouble is, I can find Redwood lattice anywhere but cedar? Not to much. So I decided to make it. Took a 1x6 and ripped 1.5" x 3/8" slats. Then put a 2'x4' chunk of 3/4" plywood in the machine and carved two sets of grooves: 1 at 1/2" deep and the cross pattern at 1/8" deep. Then drop the slats in, put a stainless staple at each intersection and gently lift out. Spray on stain and assemble into the frames. Worked a treat and now I can make lattice in any species. ![]() View AttachmentHah! That's awesome! |
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