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Forum topic by natzem | posted 12-31-2016 02:49 PM | 3130 views | 0 times favorited | 5 replies | ![]() |
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12-31-2016 02:49 PM |
Two Book Matched Pieces: There have been many conflicting opinions I have read online about how to approach some of the problems I am having with a pair of book-matched wooden slabs. Currently each slab is cupped enough such that joining them would produce something similar to the picture below (under current status) I also can’t joint the edge to get a straight line since I wouldn’t be able to get a clean line since the cupping changes slightly throughout the slab. I did try running the mating edges through a panel saw to get a clean line, but some warping in the wood made it such that the cut twisted a bit. Unfortunately when I had bought the slabs they were flat, however, the change in humidity level from where we got them to where they are now means that the wood doesn’t stay flat (as I had seen it when I bought it). So far my intuition tells me 1) to take each individual half and remove material from the top of the rainbow by using a router sled (image for reference). 2) Then use a planer to flatten the other side. And then 3) use a panel saw to get a straight edge. Current Status: Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: The boards themselves! Left Slab: Right Slab: |