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A hidden property of wood, that I'm sure every woodworker knows and nods knowingly at this, is that it changes size as a function of humidity. You measure ever
by foobarian 3y ago
A hidden property of wood, that I'm sure every woodworker knows and nods knowingly at this, is that it changes size as a function of humidity. You measure everything perfectly in a humid summer expecting it to behave like a chunk of metal, and then it all falls apart when dry winter rolls in.
That's when you start noticing particular details in professional furniture that are designed to accommodate this; things like certain elements intentionally not being glued or attached to allow for this movement.
- aidos 3y agoI built myself a shed earlier in the year and the right now my unclosable windows are a damning reminder of this fact.
- SamuelAdams 3y agoGet a wood planer, either manual or automatic (electrical). If you can temporarily remove the window you can shave off just a bit of wood to give it more space.
- aidos 3y agoThat’s my plan. We’re in the Uk and it’s basically rained most days this year. Will take a look once things dry out. In the meantime I’ve just been leaving the windows open for ventilation anyway.