The work begins...

Today the Files Design Group began milling rough sawn yellow pine reclaimed from the barn of Mr. Fisher. Below are a few images of the results from the milling process.

The lumber is being milled in preparation for constructing a farm table for the home of Mr. Fisher. 

 This process is called "step milling" because the lumber is milled multiple times over the course of two weeks, 1/16th of an inch at a time in order to allow the wood to acclimate to its new environment...

 Otherwise the wood would cup, bow and twist due to an uneven moisture content.

Teamwork is essential for getting a job done accurately and efficiently.

These narrower boards will become the legs and apron that for the base of the table.

Mr. Fisher's Farm Table

Mr. Fisher, a math teacher and lacrosse coach at Duxbury High School, has enlisted the help of the Files Design Group to design and construct a farm table made from reclaimed yellow pine from inside his barn.

The group is made up of three senior students and one junior who are enrolled in independent studies and as student aides, all under the supervision and leadership of Mr. Files. The students put together a proposal and the above drawing using Google Sketchup. The proposal included the customer's requests, project timeline, and a brief letter of intent.

TO SEE MORE OF THE DESIGN AND PROPOSAL CLICK HERE