I think I would have done far better with air dried white oak, but couldn't get it from my local supplier. That led me down a path that despite tremendous effort, just won't work for me. It's going to be solid wood.
I understand that the joints will be miters. I wrote that badly. If I have to veneer over the outside of the pieces to make it look better, I certainly can do that. Might have to buy a slightly larger vacuum bag, but really don't know if I'll need to go that route.
That's an interesting insight, Kevin, regarding long router bit chatter. I do have a good bandsaw, and a good Hammer oscillating edge sander, so I should be able to sand things reasonably well after gluing, although have to make an extension of sorts to keep the curved piece level when sanding. Sanding the inside of the curve might be a little more challenging.
- After I ask a stranger if I can pet their dog and they say yes, I like to respond, "I'll keep that in mind" and walk off
- It's above my pay grade. Mongo only pawn in game of life.