vschwartz0001
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Post by vschwartz0001 on May 27, 2014 11:18:46 GMT -8
I am restoring a 1959 Oasis 17-6 and I'm having trouble locating regular 1/8 inch birch can I use bending birch instead?
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SusieQ
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Post by SusieQ on May 27, 2014 14:32:47 GMT -8
I have no experience with bending board products but some here do. I and a couple of other people here have used 1/4" birch and kerfed it to make it bend and it worked successfully. I'll find the thread for you if you are interested in how to do it and seeing the results.
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Post by vikx on May 27, 2014 21:55:35 GMT -8
Depends on what you're using it for and where...
3/16 will work on the walls, the bendy can be used for the ceiling. Be sure it's in good condition when you purchase, the last lot I got had some splits and bubbles.
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Post by lavender on Jun 24, 2014 19:25:44 GMT -8
What is kerfed wood and how is it done and when would I need it? I know the the bender board goes on the top and edges of the trailer wall and if I need to replace it, how do you make it? I hope someone has videos on that subject or answers. I know I am probably getting ahead of my self, but saw the subject and now I am wondering about it. Thank YOU.
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Post by vikx on Jun 24, 2014 22:16:33 GMT -8
Kerfs are slots cut in a wood piece to facilitate bending around a curve. Normally these are edge boards (curbing) on top of the ceiling panels and between rafters. Bender/ing board here refers to plywood ceiling panels that are thin enough (some of it is more "bendy" than others) to follow the curve of the trailer)
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Post by lavender on Jun 25, 2014 7:33:54 GMT -8
Thanks Vikx. Would I use a handsaw to make the slots in the wood or a chisel?
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Post by vikx on Jun 28, 2014 21:51:38 GMT -8
Normally you would use a motorized saw. The easiest is a radial arm saw, but you can kerf with a miter saw and even a skil saw, if the piece is well clamped. The trick is to go 3/4 of the way thru, but not all the way. The closer the kerfs, the more bendy the wood. (also easier to break it) Here are some thinner boards, stagger the kerfs, glue and tack:  And on the trailer:  |
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