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First top method
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 10:01 am
by Ray Ussery
This is my first top...Western Red Cedar...
Method:
Top...glue line...finish side...now what do I do with the glue line? Just block sand or RO? It's been 12 hours...
Thanks, Ray
Re: First top method
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 10:17 am
by ken cierp
Scraper blade to clean off heavy spots then run it through the thickness sander. The bowed seam caul should have a slot in the center. This will allow the squeeze to bead rather than be spread. The slot also is helpful when installing a center stripe in the back. There is then no concern with the height of the strip. It can be shaved down after the joint dries.
Re: First top method
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 10:26 am
by Dave Bagwill
Could you explain the 'bowed' caul and the slot?
Re: First top method
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 2:53 pm
by ken cierp
I'll post some pixs when I get a chance.
Re: First top method
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 7:31 pm
by Kevin in California
Ken I like that idea about the groove for the glue line, I will put that in my clamping board. I use a piece of maple that is about 1" thick by 2.5" wide, with a slight bow, works great for clamping that seam down.
Kevin
Re: First top method
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 9:26 pm
by Ray Ussery
Yes.. that piece of oak had a natural bow in it...(I picked it that way) so when I pulled the ends down (Maybe 3/32) it clamped the center I believe, as well as the end area...OR so it seemed anyway...could be what Ken is talking about.
Thanks for your input Ken and Dave and Kevin...the "Channel" sounds great...not sure how wide...but sure makes sense, cents...ahh since....one of those! Ha!.
Ray
Re: First top method
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 11:13 am
by ken cierp
Yep that's the idea --bowed in the center so it pushes down as you tighten the end clamps. Slot size is non critical about 1/4" x 1/4" or so. I would suggest clamps with better compression than cam-clamps just to make sure the blocks don't slide as the wedges are tapped in place to tighten.
