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    cut and glue tempatures

    I would like to get opinions/advice on cut and glue tempatures.

    It is winter here in the north, and right now I cut all my pieces
    out in the barn. After all pieces are cut, I bring them into the
    warm work area ( about 60 degrees) and let them set for 2 days
    before I glue them together. Is this a good idea or am I going to regret it in 4 months? (outside temp is about 30 to 40. I do this due to limited space, and lack of money to heat barn)

    Any and all responces are greatly appreciated. thanks



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    RE: cut and glue tempatures

    Humidity change is the enemy. Winter is low humidity. Wood will grow after spring. For some things this helps, a snug mortise and tenon now will be damn near rock solid when humidity rises. Ditto chair legs, etc.

    I'd acclimatize the wood to the indoors for a couple of weeks, run out to shop to make cuts and then bring it back in for additional work.

    M

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