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
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