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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Mon Sep 26, 2011 11:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Side brace question... |
Anything wrong with running a strut across the entire side and then adding lining in between, so that the side brace actually touches the top and back? Thanks |
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| Author: | Dave Stewart [ Mon Sep 26, 2011 11:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Side brace question... |
That's what I, & I'm sure a lot of others do. Just spanning the gap between linings invites an impact crack (at the shear line where the binding and side braces end) running right 'round the side. Full width braces will tend to keep it localized between the side braces. |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Mon Sep 26, 2011 11:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Side brace question... |
That's good. It seems to make it an easier process as well. |
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| Author: | Dave Stewart [ Mon Sep 26, 2011 2:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Side brace question... |
meddlingfool wrote: That's good. It seems to make it an easier process as well. I doubt it's easier... actually kind of a pain getting all lining segments exactly the same lengths to keep side braces vertical....then thinning tiny 2-kerf pieces to cap the braces. (I've often thought how much easier it would be to just glue in one long piece if lining). |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Mon Sep 26, 2011 2:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Side brace question... |
Was easier for me. 1/4x1/4" spruce braces, quick work to fit the linings in between. |
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