Hey @somethingnicer, I think @brie had hit it on the head. The figuring in wood is the grain going in different directions and potentially density. As you’ve found out this can make carving out routing a bit more tricky.  I’ve…   Read more»

@nsj lovely. I don’t think there was, but just in case there was any misunderstanding, my comment was based on my mixed results with flattening with a router sled not any suggestion you were doing it ‘wrong’. I didn’t think…   Read more»

Lovely work @nsj!
I wouldn’t have thought the tiger router would have left the body surface flat enough for gluing on a top, but good to know!

@brie couldn’t agree more. Well just have to struggle through it!

@brie ah yes, I know timberline but not ordered from them so far. Looks really nice, I may get a bit to experiment with.  If you have a garage or workshop they don’t take up any space in the house…   Read more»

@brie it’s looking really good! I really like the grain pattern of the poplar and the top is 👌. I’m going to have to investigate London plane, where did you get it from? Any thoughts on how the to would…   Read more»

@brie Cheers Brian!