Inspiration struck when I was cutting off the first plank of a fairly large diameter, 10′-long sycamore log today. I visualized a perfect application for the 2”-wide planks coming off the log, though I modded that thought immediately and reserved the last couple of feet to make 4”×4” pieces for part of the “inspiration.” I’ll update on this mystery project as it develops.
And yeh, in the interest of simplicity, I’ll be using exact measurements, not “nominal” lumber sizes.
And yeh, I have a neighbor – owns some property with a large storage building he once used in his business (retired now) – who thinks I’m just a wee tad wacked for making lumber from the “trimmings” and building furniture from it, but he’s a nice guy and humors me. *shrugs*