Hi all,
I’m about to attempt to create my first teak stock and I wanted to save myself some frustration and check my over all plan with others more experienced than myself (seeing how I have none whatsoever). I bought a copy of the Alexander plans and I plan on copying his 46” model.
My general plan is a 46” x 1.5” x 1.25” stock with an open track and two bands. I’ll spare you the rest of the details.
So far this is what I’m planning to do:
The teak come pre planned and cut at 1/2” pieces so I’m planning on laminating three pieces together. Then I plan on letting it stand, for a week or so, then cutting the stock so it is 1/8” larger on both dimensions and an inch longer than my final size. Let it age for a few months or so, then shim off the bowed edges that develop. Then next, cut the trigger mechanism slot with a mortise attachment on a drill press.
a few questions.
a.) Mortise head attachments leave a messy mangled look at the base of each cut. How would I clean that up? A chisel?
b.) How am I to cut the line release slot?
After, use the drill press to cut the band slot holes. Next, with a router table, cut the track carefully and then router the edges of the stock for a cleaner look. After, sand it up, finish and put on the hardware.
I’ve done about all the reading I could find but it would definitely save me a lot of time and money if you could point out any flaws in my general plan.
Thanks for your help,
Sbuoncristiani
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