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Post by benjammin on Jan 13, 2020 16:04:54 GMT -8
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Post by vikx on Jan 13, 2020 21:53:20 GMT -8
Well you can try to duplicate it like it is or use layers of plywood to that thickness. It doesn't look rotten, is it? You might be able to re-use some of it.
I glue popsicle sticks or similar in the kerfs to be sure all the screws have a good grip. Also have heard hickory is a good wood to use if you layer. If wet, it bends easily. Not sure, never tried it.
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Post by 57 Trotwood on Jan 14, 2020 8:37:14 GMT -8
Well you can try to duplicate it like it is or use layers of plywood to that thickness. It doesn't look rotten, is it? You might be able to re-use some of it. I glue popsicle sticks or similar in the kerfs to be sure all the screws have a good grip. Also have heard hickory is a good wood to use if you layer. If wet, it bends easily. Not sure, never tried it. I am also doing a frame up restoration. When I fabricated my new side walls I was able to cut and keep a few of the radiused pieces and the others I formed by cutting strips of 1/4" plywood and stapeling each layer together. I fabricated the the radius by duplicating each existing 2x2 wall piece so i had something to screw the first bent piece. I worked out for well and sturdy. I am now down the the frame. gonna start tackling the axle cleanup and install new bearings and brakes while they are wide open to get to. |
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Post by nccamper on Jan 15, 2020 5:02:09 GMT -8
I also like the layered plywood edge board. It is easy to do, very strong and can be easily adjusted to match old skin.
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Post by mobiltec on Jan 16, 2020 10:30:50 GMT -8
Layered plywood is in my opinion the best way to go. Use no more than 1/4 inch thickness in your layers and glue each layer then staple. Also remember to stagger the joints of each layer so none of them are closer than about 6 to 8 inches. Especially around the radius.
Layered plywood is better because it has no chance of splitting. If you use solid wood you should predrill all your holes are take the chance of the wood splitting.
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Post by benjammin on Jan 17, 2020 19:14:06 GMT -8
Thanks for the advice. I will deinitely use the layered plywood method.
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