Oak Veneer back and sides?
Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2016 9:29 am
Hi All
I've recently been gifted a pile of bookmatched oak veneers by a friend who had no use for them.
I'm wondering if I could create a ply from them for the sides and back on a Single O I have in mind building. They are 1mm thick, 240mm wide and 1440mm long. My thoughts are that I could create the side structure without heat from the mould. I'm wondering if the tension created by the traditional heat and moisture shaping creates a tonal 'ping' like a tuned drum skin.
If it wouldnt create a dog of a thumper would going with the grain or crossing the ply be favourable?
Heres a pic of said veneer. The medullary rays you can see in the shaded area carry on throughout the piece.
I've recently been gifted a pile of bookmatched oak veneers by a friend who had no use for them.
I'm wondering if I could create a ply from them for the sides and back on a Single O I have in mind building. They are 1mm thick, 240mm wide and 1440mm long. My thoughts are that I could create the side structure without heat from the mould. I'm wondering if the tension created by the traditional heat and moisture shaping creates a tonal 'ping' like a tuned drum skin.
If it wouldnt create a dog of a thumper would going with the grain or crossing the ply be favourable?
Heres a pic of said veneer. The medullary rays you can see in the shaded area carry on throughout the piece.