'71 Starcraft Wanderstar- "The Hilton"
Thought I should post this up because the "Search" feature doesn't return any results and there might be some useful info for older Starcraft owners or those that are mad enough to embark on a complet...
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U.P. BLDR wrote:
Holy cow West that looks awesome! The edging really adds a whole new dimension to it, very nice accent. Well done! I don't think I have the patience to get that detailed.
Thanks, you'd probably understand this more than most, UP: My BIL told me I couldn't do it (the edgebanding). Whenever someone tells me I can't do something, the problem solving part of my brain, along with the stubbornal cortex and cerebral pride section all get inflamed and working overtime. :B The issue, according to the BIL, was that the grains of the wood are opposed so any attempts for a lasting bond using adhesives will fail. What he forgot to think about was the strength of the bond when supported by cleats from the inside, fastened into the countertop. Even if the adhesive bond fails, the top piece is nailed into the cleats. One stubborn, sometimes-a-carpenter's solution to the edgebanding.
I really ought to listen to the BIL, though. He is one fantastic furniture builder and woodworker. He is working on a computer desk that is comprised of a slab of spalted maple for the top and two walnut plank-legs. All of this is on crazy angles and is through dovetailed. He also has an inset butterfly in the top to join parts of the slab. Maybe I'll try to get a picture of it when I'm serving him the crow dinner.;)
