On Jun 14, 12:42 pm, B A R R Y wrote:
On Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:33:21 -0700 (PDT), Searcher7
wrote:
I've decided to use 3/4" thick oak/maple boards, and connect them
lengthwise at 80/100 degrees.
Personally, I'd use cabinet grade baltic birch plywood, the kind with
lots of plies. It's much more stable, and possibly more durable than
solid wood for an application like yours.
Soild wood would still work well for the glue blocks. If you decide
to stay with solid wood for the panel, mind the grain direction, to
avoid a cross-grain gluing situation with the glue blocks.
I found nothing that said "cabinet grade baltic birch plywood". The
following are what I saw at Home Depot and Lowes:
3/4" Hardwood Oak Plywood (4' x 8')
3/4" Hardwood Birch Plywood(4' x 8')
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3/4" Primed Plywood (2' x 4')
3/4" Cherry Plywood (2' x 4')
3/4" UV Maple Plywood(2' x 4')
3/4" Maple Plywood (2' x 4')
3/4" Red Oak Plywood (2' x 4')
3/4" Birch Plywood (2' x 4')
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3/4" Birch Boise Cascade (2' x 4')
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1" x 8" x 10' Solid Red Oak
1" x 12" x 6' Solid Maple
(BTW. I may go with 1" thick instead of 3/4").
The Groove/Rabbet will of course be at the same angle, as well as the
triangular piece I'll use epoxy glue to secure to the inside corner.
(See pic).
Sounds good.
http://s290.photobucket.com/albums/l.../Control%20pan...
Would a table saw get me the accuracy I need, or do I definitely need
to use my router table?
Either my table saw or router table would be plenty accurate. I'd
probably use the saw as angle dados and rabbets are easier to cut with
it. Using the router table would require a special bit, or shop-made
jig or sled, as my router mount doesn't tilt.
I can't comment on the accuracy of your saw or router table, as I
don't know what you have, how well it's tuned, what blades and bits
you own, or your proficiency with the tools.
I have a Delta TS200LS Shopmaster 10-Inch Table Saw, and a Craftsman
1-1/2 Horse Power, 8 amp Router & Table.
http://s290.photobucket.com/albums/l...slander/Tools/
I just have to build a jig and get the correct saw and bit.(If I don't
already have them).
Thanks.
Darren Harris
Staten Island, New York.