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Grain Direction in Arch
What is the accepted(best?) way of orienting grain in an arch? Should
the grain run from the bottom corner to the center i.e /// \\\ or should it run straight ||| ||| Any rules of thumb ? Strength isn't an issue, it's actually just a decorative piece that will be the bow on a bed shaped like a boat, the arch will be made from walnut with a floating panel of teak and holly inserted into it. Thanks in advance. |
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Grain Direction in Arch
If it isn't going to be under stress, it becomes an esthetic question: what
looks best? It is common to alternate arch directions on a piece that is glued up. But if it isn't wide, you can do it however you want. Isn't that great? Steve "damian penney" wrote in message ps.com... What is the accepted(best?) way of orienting grain in an arch? Should the grain run from the bottom corner to the center i.e /// \\\ or should it run straight ||| ||| Any rules of thumb ? Strength isn't an issue, it's actually just a decorative piece that will be the bow on a bed shaped like a boat, the arch will be made from walnut with a floating panel of teak and holly inserted into it. Thanks in advance. |
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Grain Direction in Arch
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Steve Peterson wrote: If it isn't going to be under stress, it becomes an esthetic question: what looks best? It is common to alternate arch directions on a piece that is glued up. But if it isn't wide, you can do it however you want. Isn't that great? Steve "damian penney" wrote in message ps.com... What is the accepted(best?) way of orienting grain in an arch? Should the grain run from the bottom corner to the center i.e /// \\\ or should it run straight ||| ||| Any rules of thumb ? Strength isn't an issue, it's actually just a decorative piece that will be the bow on a bed shaped like a boat, the arch will be made from walnut with a floating panel of teak and holly inserted into it. Thanks in advance. |
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