[Woodcarver] Relief carving question

[Joe Dillett]

Hi John,

You must also worry about the width (across grain) possibly changing 1/2 to
1-inch every year. I would attach a 'Z' strip to the wall and enough short
hangers, on the carving, to slide in the 'Z' strip. Anything you use should
allow for the piece to expand and contract across grain about an inch.

Joe Dillett
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John G" <gris7 at juno.com>
To: <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 11:59 AM
Subject: [Woodcarver] Relief carving question


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> Hi all
> I plan to make a relief carving for my church, and I am concerned about
how to hang it.
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> It will be about 4 foot square - 3 inches thick - butternut or basswood.
What can I attach to the back to hang something this size? I'm worried that
a screwed fastener will pull out due to the weight of the wood.
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