[Woodcarver] Laminates

[Joe Dillett]

Hi Bonnie,

I guessing the 3-foot wide door to have a 2-foot  wide insert. This is 
normally what they are because the stiles and rails are about 6-inches wide.

The 2-foot wide panel in Cherry will need to allow for a total of 3/8-inch 
movement (3/16-inch per side). Alder perhaps a little less movement.

I would first have the panel mounted in the door so the framework of the 
door will prevent it from bowing. Always carve from the heart side of the 
board for minimum bowing. Try to go no more than half way through the board 
for minimum bowing and maximum strength. Also what Bill says about the 
camber is helpful because it compensates for any bow that takes place.

Joe Dillett
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From: "Bonnie Schroeder" <bonnieschroeder at shaw.ca>
To: "woodcarver" <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2005 10:36 PM
Subject: [Woodcarver] Laminates



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Wonder if anyone has information on Alder or Cherry laminates.
I'm doing a deep relief carving on a 3' x 6'10" door.  The top half of the 
door is to be carved as an insert.  The depth will be 1 1/2".  I  will carve 
four levels at 1/4" each, leaving a 1/2" uncarved.  Is this  sufficient to 
prevent warping/cracking?    When they join two 12" wide boards together, is 
the process called lamination, or should I be asking  for something else at 
my local woodworking shop?

Bonnie Schroeder
Victoria, BC
Canada



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