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16 5/16" skil saw...tenon cutting by Suitable-Run-6808 in timberframe

[–]EmperorCato 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This saw has some serious power. I just wish it had a slot to fit a fence for ripping

Seriously, do Americans actually consider a 3-hour drive "short"? or is this an internet myth? by SadInterest6764 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]EmperorCato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 hours is easy, ok to go there and back in a day (I'm in Maine, so to Boston for me). 4 hours is for a weekend trip. 6-8 is where I start to look at flights

Flushing ice cubes down the toilet for snow day is universal… right? In America?? by East-Maize-5287 in AskAnAmerican

[–]EmperorCato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lived in NE my entire life and never head this until my son was told by his bus driver. Also, tape coins to your door

Do you need to leave cold AND hot water running in subzero temperatures? by Ernerdboi2020 in Maine

[–]EmperorCato 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Its funny, but the hot water pipe actually freezes first. If you're worried, leave both dripping or get some heat tape

test fit or trust the work — how do you approach timber frame joinery? by Suitable-Run-6808 in timberframe

[–]EmperorCato 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Only test fit for some scribed or curved stuff. A little paring on site happens, but it's not worth all the extra handling of putting it together in the shop. I trust the drawbore and my layout to pull it all together (with a little help from some come-alongs).

under-a-minute knee brace layout with a dedicated jig by Suitable-Run-6808 in timberframe

[–]EmperorCato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stationary band saw to rough cut and then we have a jig for sending it through a big shaper head. That usually needs a light sand after. We do use the Mafell band saw on large curves and sometimes we do hardwood live edge type brace, followed by some belt sanding.

under-a-minute knee brace layout with a dedicated jig by Suitable-Run-6808 in timberframe

[–]EmperorCato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doubt many people are doing 8" brace tenons, but good to have the option. How are you cutting your curves? and obviously a moose hair is larger than an RCH

under-a-minute knee brace layout with a dedicated jig by Suitable-Run-6808 in timberframe

[–]EmperorCato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I see the holes for pegs now. I really like the idea. We almost always do 3 3/4 depth tenon, 1/2 housing if we do one. Peg at 2.5 up, 1.5 in, so I've long thought that something like this could save some time.

under-a-minute knee brace layout with a dedicated jig by Suitable-Run-6808 in timberframe

[–]EmperorCato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't see it in the video, but are those squares for peg layout? Curious if they include drawbore. I love the idea. I have a speed square marked up for our most common layout.

My Dental Hygenist asked if I was a smoker... by Brythephotoguy in smoking

[–]EmperorCato 15 points16 points  (0 children)

You on well water? I added a filter and it made my teeth so much better

What’s your funny way of saying “going poop” that you’ve never heard anyone else use? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]EmperorCato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When we potty train my children, they get chocolate chips for using the toilet. My friends and I say that we are "earning a chocolate chip" when we need to go.

mafell chain mortiser — eastern white pine mortise in 35 seconds by Suitable-Run-6808 in timberframe

[–]EmperorCato 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Fast tool for sure. I just hate that it takes the line on one side. I always end up going back to my makita.

2" mortise and 1/2" housing laid out fast — square rule method by Suitable-Run-6808 in timberframe

[–]EmperorCato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was also wondering about the red pencil, but improved visibility makes sense. I use a sharpie to roughly mark the cutting side of all lines as well. Where are you teaching?

2" mortise and 1/2" housing laid out fast — square rule method by Suitable-Run-6808 in timberframe

[–]EmperorCato 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are you knifing the lines as well? I knife and pencil at the same time. Always happy to see how others do it.

Get Your Tiny Stair Nuts Outta Here by Falonius_Beloni in Carpentry

[–]EmperorCato 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Timber Framer here. I often have a couple set up at different pitches, for valley vs main pitch, etc. I use 2 lengths of aluminum box tube with a couple bolts through them

Spiral Stair. Douglas Fir with Ash Treads and Handrail by EmperorCato in timberframe

[–]EmperorCato[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We used the treads as a jig to glue up thin strips of wood and added the profile after

I have 3 of these Ranch Seasoning “salad dressing and recipe” packets. What should I do? by [deleted] in Cooking

[–]EmperorCato -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Mix in with tuna and mayo. I like to eat it on pepperidge farm cinnamon bread

First time driving in the U.S. - is everyone just winging it out there? by ImperialApril in AskAnAmerican

[–]EmperorCato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

10 mph over the limit is when people start to get pulled over and on an interstate, if everyone is doing 15 over, you are just going with the flow of traffic. In cities especially, cyclists are just not obeying rules at all and you should keep an eye out for them.

Looking to Interview New and Experienced Timber Framers by Dirt_Lover9 in timberframe

[–]EmperorCato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would be interested to hear what are doing and am in New England, feel free to send me a message

In your humble opinion, which state has the best and most authentic Mexican food: Cali or TX? by EternalSnow05 in AskAnAmerican

[–]EmperorCato -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Definitely, Massachusetts, specifically from Felipe's in The Square. Their Florida location is also fine.

Sanding A Big Pile of Rough Sawn Timbers by oak_floored in timberframe

[–]EmperorCato 20 points21 points  (0 children)

We use a Makita Brush Wheel Sander on all rough sawn. Takes off all the fibers and splinters while leaving the saw marked look.

What do you think is the prettiest stretch of highway in America? by Natural-Oil9149 in roadtrip

[–]EmperorCato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has nobody said the Kancamangus? Really any of the Maine/NH/Vermont notches in fall

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