Can anyone give me any hints for cutting single matching oblong curves for the horizontal rails on the mission style end table im building? Thanks
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If you are asking about a classical "perfect curve" as opposed to the more modern and ugly arc, then it is something best done by eye.
Take a piece of 3/8 MDF and make a pattern out of it, using a drum sander to shape the curve so that it is pleasing to you and the piece. Then use the pattern to duplicate the curve on both end pieces using a router.
a classical "perfect curve" ......
I just used my wifes undies and made a pattern...
Take a piece of 3/8 MDF and make a pattern out of it, using a drum sander to shape the curve so that it is pleasing to you and the piece. Then use the pattern to duplicate the curve on both end pieces using a router.
Look for my old post 'Bench for MOM' or something like that..
About what I did for the legs and the back rest... MAKE sure the patterns are PERFECT! Or ya' end up with funny stuff!
Edited 7/13/2005 3:02 pm ET by Will George
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