zayd alle
08-25-2009, 4:27 AM
Hello, folks.
I've almost finished my stairs renovation. My stairs are almost identical to these:
http://sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=88521&highlight=stairs
My color scheme is also identical to Glenn's. My question revolves around the curved stair riser at the bottom. There is currently a substrate there (maybe SYP) that is missing the original veneer. What's the best technique to curve 1/4" oak ply around the curve? I've tried kerfing the backside approximately halfway through with consistent, tight spacing, but when I go to install, the face veneer ultimately splinters before I get anywhere near the final radius. Should I steam the wood first? How deep should the kerf cuts go?
I don't have the option of laminating, as I don't own a bandsaw.
Thanks much!
Zayd
I've almost finished my stairs renovation. My stairs are almost identical to these:
http://sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=88521&highlight=stairs
My color scheme is also identical to Glenn's. My question revolves around the curved stair riser at the bottom. There is currently a substrate there (maybe SYP) that is missing the original veneer. What's the best technique to curve 1/4" oak ply around the curve? I've tried kerfing the backside approximately halfway through with consistent, tight spacing, but when I go to install, the face veneer ultimately splinters before I get anywhere near the final radius. Should I steam the wood first? How deep should the kerf cuts go?
I don't have the option of laminating, as I don't own a bandsaw.
Thanks much!
Zayd