It seems like your project would be much stronger if you laminated
1/8" or maybe 1/4" strips together around a form.

If you go with the kerf-cut method, you might want to steam or
otherwise moisten the outside veneer to keep it from cracking.


"bob" wrote in message ...
You could try using 1/16" or 1/8" solid oak sheets and glue them up on a
form. Seems to work well for Norm. I'm gonna try this soon with some white
mahogany.

Bob


"Rob V" wrote in message
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Im making a 1/2 of cylinder 3' outside diamter - 2'7" inside diameter to
be
used as a base of a table Im making.

I tried using bending ply w/ veneer - but I can get the color to match w/
what is on the rest of the project (1/2" oak ply)
So im going to use the 1/2" oak ply - kerf cut it and bend it around the
staves (or ribs or what ever you want to call them)
Is there some general rule of thumb on how far about the kerf cuts want to
be and how deep?

Thanks
Rob

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