Dan Hill
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Joined: 2005-10-18
Location: S.E Michigan
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I need to make a large cove molding for the base-to-waist sections of a grandfather clock. The radius will be approx. 2-3”. I haven’t figured the exact size yet. The cove will be cut on the table saw out of solid walnut. I then plan to apply figured walnut veneer to the face of the cove so it matches the rest of the clock. The molding stock will not be a flat board with a cove. It will start out as a triangular piece of stock and the long side will have the cove milled in it.
I wasn’t planning on veneering the other two sides that will be glued to the base and waist of the clock. My questions is will there be any long term problems (warping, twisting) with the veneer applied only to the cove? I could veneer all sides if required.
Second question, what is the best way to vacuum press a cove. I was thinking of a canvas sand bag make to fit the cove as a caul.
Thanks all,
Dan
PS. Darryl, Will you cover this technique of veneering in Oct. at CFC?
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