Alan Wright
11-25-2009, 1:21 PM
Hi all... I was hoping for some advice. I am ordering a band saw (Grizzly 514X) this week. I'm hoping that is will give me more versatility in the shop and open up some more options in terms of projects I can tackle. One of the main reasons I want the saw is for resawing. Here is my question.
When making case goods (entertainment centers, bookshelves etc...) is it a common practice to resaw lumber (I usually play with QSWO) and lamitinate it to a substrate? Seems like it would really cut down on the cost of the lumber, I could bookmatch and take advantage of pieces where I like the ray flake etc., and I get to play with my new band saw.
It seems like laminating for case goods would make for more stable pieces if done correctly. I've never laminated, but I'd be willing to invest in or make a vacuum press or whatever else I need (I'm not in a race and as a serious hobbist, I have all the time in the world). There would be all sorts of things to consider; like the proper adhesives to use, thickness of veneers etc. However, I'm sure I'm not the first one to think of this. Is this a common practice, or is the process just not practical for a hobbist?
Thanks
Alan
When making case goods (entertainment centers, bookshelves etc...) is it a common practice to resaw lumber (I usually play with QSWO) and lamitinate it to a substrate? Seems like it would really cut down on the cost of the lumber, I could bookmatch and take advantage of pieces where I like the ray flake etc., and I get to play with my new band saw.
It seems like laminating for case goods would make for more stable pieces if done correctly. I've never laminated, but I'd be willing to invest in or make a vacuum press or whatever else I need (I'm not in a race and as a serious hobbist, I have all the time in the world). There would be all sorts of things to consider; like the proper adhesives to use, thickness of veneers etc. However, I'm sure I'm not the first one to think of this. Is this a common practice, or is the process just not practical for a hobbist?
Thanks
Alan