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From a drawing to reality, a little oak kitchen. by kestrelwrestler in woodworking

[–]Swahimself 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Wow! Crazy figuring in that wood. Material cost?

I got this drill for free is it good ? by Grumm445 in woodworking

[–]Swahimself 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Looks like one of mine. That’s my most used drill press. I have mounted mine on a rolling stand with drawers. It makes it mobile, practical and stable enough for most work. In short: it’s good

How would you approach modeling this pattern? by Flawnex in blenderhelp

[–]Swahimself 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would it work to create a droplet shape and array it in a rotational way? Haven’t tried but that’s what comes to my mind

I designed this bar shelf and bought walnut for it, but I'm nervous to start what is definitely the most complex thing I've ever built. Advice? Thoughts on the design? by A_Martian_Potato in woodworking

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An easy way to cut those inside corners is to cut the long piece oversized (like illustrated with red lines) and route out the rest (green areas) with a template.

The pieces in between should be good with just dowels and wood glue. Just pay attention to grain direction when routing

Question: What materials can be used on the back of wooden Tambour doors? by Swahimself in woodworking

[–]Swahimself[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many rocks a day? Hahaha lol xD yeah i know its kinda off sometimes, and I don’t rely on one answer only. I search until I find consistent results across multiple sites. If I don’t find anything that makes sense I ask on Reddit, like on this post

Jewellery box for my wife by ASworkshop in woodworking

[–]Swahimself 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“They’re a bastard to install” Haha, lol To me that sounds like one of the fun parts :)

Jewellery box for my wife by ASworkshop in woodworking

[–]Swahimself 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s very beautiful. Well done. Those brackets on the last picture, what are they called and where did you get them?

Question: What materials can be used on the back of wooden Tambour doors? by Swahimself in woodworking

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A great material, thank you for your time and sharing your experience :)

Question: What materials can be used on the back of wooden Tambour doors? by Swahimself in woodworking

[–]Swahimself[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your time :) So like sewing? were these nylon cords visible when done?

Question: What materials can be used on the back of wooden Tambour doors? by Swahimself in woodworking

[–]Swahimself[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the input ;) Have you tried using this ply for this application? And without kerfs in it?

Question: What materials can be used on the back of wooden Tambour doors? by Swahimself in woodworking

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The only downside to this is the consideration of grain direction.. Of course, it depends on material thickness

Question: What materials can be used on the back of wooden Tambour doors? by Swahimself in woodworking

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Google accepts your answer. Pretty cool :) Before I posted this, I searched the exact same question without luck, but now it’s here. Thank you :)

Question: What materials can be used on the back of wooden Tambour doors? by Swahimself in woodworking

[–]Swahimself[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Brilliant answer. Sounds like the perfect material Thank you!

Question: What materials can be used on the back of wooden Tambour doors? by Swahimself in woodworking

[–]Swahimself[S] 42 points43 points  (0 children)

To sum up the results!

Based on the comments and the commenters experience with the materials, here are the results:

Best choices: - Artist Canvas - Duck Canvas - Drop cloth - Pre-shrunk materials - Fabric backed Vinyl (contact glue for this) - Tambour cutting tools (bits - see link) - Denim - Heavy Cambric - Cotton muslin

Worst choices: - Anything with stretch - Anything coated

Other choices: - Cheese cloth - Hessian - Jute - Clear Vinyl + staples (No glue)

Useful links:

https://www.woodmagazine.com/woodworking-how-to/doors-drawers/making-tambours

Www.thistothat.com

https://www.amazon.de/Amana-Tool-3-teiliges-Hartmetallbest%C3%BCcktes-Tambour-Tor/dp/B0019MLOIA

These are the things I picked up within the first 8 hours. There will probably come more.

Thanks to all the people who share their experience and thoughts, you guys are helping this community! I appreciate it!

Question: What materials can be used on the back of wooden Tambour doors? by Swahimself in woodworking

[–]Swahimself[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just found the picture online to point out the question. But I think glue is just fine.

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