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   colebearanimals | Apr 18, 2008 06:35pm | #1

    

           I would rip your leg blanks to rough size with the bandsaw first.

           I've never noticed any difference cutting material on rainy or dry days. I live on the Southern Oregon coast where we get moderate humidity. But if you live on the East coast or in the South maybe it's a different matter. I've been working wood for 30+ years and never heard of this being a problem.

                                                                           Paul

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   saschafer | Apr 18, 2008 06:38pm | #2

   Cut to rough size first, allow to acclimate, then joint and plane. There will inevitably some unpredictable movement of the material after the rough cuts are made, so you don't want to joint and plane until you've let that movement happen.

   Assuming you're not expecting a deluge of Biblical proportions, whether you make the rough cuts before, during or after the storm doesn't matter much, as long as you allow the wood to acclimate for a few days in "normal" humidity conditions. So, if you cut today, and it rains for the next couple of days, wait an additional three or four days (a week would be better) after the rain ends.

   -Steve

    

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   bones | Apr 18, 2008 08:05pm | #3

   I have a humitity meter in my shop with temp. I always check when I walk in just to get an idea of whats happening. Not what the number is, but is it changing a lot.  When I cut my pieces from the main rough stock, I sticker and set aside for 1 - 2 weeks (if possible) to let aclimate. I've never had an issue. 

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