How thick?

[Tickle]

Just a quick question(or is it). What do you allow for planing/sanding when cutting unseasoned wood. For example If I want to end up with 2" thick boards what should I mill them out at? Does it depend on the species of wood? Thanks, Bri.

[muttley9050]

It depends on species, width of board etc, you need to allow 10% for shrinkage when drying, and a couple of mm a side for planing. Obviously a very wide cupped board is going to take a lot more planing than a narrower flat one.

Edited March 15, 2015 by muttley9050

[delabodge]

I`d allow half an inch over on most woods,the better you stack them and time of yr milled helps this,as then they dont warp as fast,,,

[Tickle]

Thanks for the replies! I'll start at 1/2" extra until I get more experienced with the different woods and drying times. Cheers!