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Keith Rust

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Subject : curved drawer fronts
Posted : 2003-11-14 2:08 PM
Post #31081
I have successfully laminated 1/8" thick hard maple plies over a concave form to make a drawer fronts for a bow-front chest. There are 5 plies for a 5/8 thick front. I didn't use a caul over the top ply and everything worked great.
Now I will be veneering quartered sycamore on the outside and a backer grade maple on the inside. Do I need a caul over the sycamore? Any other tips or hints about this next step will be welcome.
Thanks, Keith


 
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Darryl Keil

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Subject : RE: curved drawer fronts
Posted : 2003-11-16 9:06 PM
Post #31082 - In reply to #31081
Keith,

Although you did not need a caul for you core laminations you will need a caul on top of the veneer.

Also, be sure you get your curved drawer front back on the form in the exact location it was originally pressed so you get a good mate. This will assure that the veneer between the form and your curved door gets pressed properly and does not come out with bubbles due to poor mating.

Sincerely
Darryl Keil


 
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keith

 
Subject : RE: curved drawer fronts
Posted : 2003-11-17 11:03 PM
Post #31083 - In reply to #31082
Darryl
Would you press both the backer and face veneer in one step, or separately?
Keith


 
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Darryl Keil

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Subject : RE: curved drawer fronts
Posted : 2003-11-18 9:40 AM
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Keith,

The general rule is to press the backer and face veneer at the same time. You can end up with a warped panel by pressing them seperately.

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Darryl Keil


 
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Keith Rust

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Subject : RE: curved drawer fronts
Posted : 2003-11-19 6:00 PM
Post #31087 - In reply to #31084
Darryl,
Thanks for the feedback. For the caul on top of the curved face veneer is formica or masonite OK? I'm trying to avoid resawing stuff to 1/8 inch just to make cauls.

Thanks again,
Keith


 
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Thomas Stender

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Subject : RE: curved drawer fronts
Posted : 2003-11-20 8:23 PM
Post #31088 - In reply to #31087
Keith,

I would stay away from formica because it might damage your bag. Masonite may or may not be flexible enough, but otherwise it's okay. I use 1/8" bending plywood or lauan door skin, depending on curvature. The bendply can take a smaller radius.

Good luck,
Tom


 
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carlmorrell

 
Subject : RE: curved drawer fronts
Posted : 2003-11-21 9:00 AM
Post #31089 - In reply to #31088
I have used formica. I went to Home Depot and picked up a damaged piece for $10. I use it for cauls on curved forms. I am actually surprised at the abuse the bag has taken. Yes I have had to repair it a few times. At the seams from doing the curved forms. But never any damage from the formica. If I could buy 1/8" bending plywood locally I would use that. The 3/8 I can get, but it is LOUSY quality. And usually requires a lot of sanding to get a smooth surface, prior to gluing the 2-ply face/backers. That is the primary reason I avoid it for cauls.


 
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Keith Rust

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Subject : RE: curved drawer fronts
Posted : 2003-11-21 1:59 PM
Post #31091 - In reply to #31089
I've done the first 2 drawers using 1/8' masonite and everything went well. It's also a lot cheaper and easier to mess with than laminate.
Keith
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