Cut and Mill Lumber

What happens here

The initial 8-foot long Douglas Fir boards are first cut in half using a miter saw to create more manageable 4-foot lengths. This is done to facilitate handling and subsequent milling operations. Next, the edges of these cut boards are milled using a jointer to ensure they are perfectly flat and square. While typically milling includes jointing the face and then planing, the boards were in such good condition that only jointing the edges was deemed necessary for a tight panel glue-up. This process creates smooth, parallel edges essential for strong, seamless glue joints.

Goal: The 8-foot long Douglas Fir boards are cut in half for easier handling, then the edges are milled using a jointer to create smooth, clean surfaces for subsequent glue-up.