Australian Wood Review

Working With Curves, Part 3

In issues 95 and 97 we looked at methods for joining curved elements and for making curved drawer fronts and rails. In this article we are looking at methods for making a curved door.

Two ways

The two most commonly used methods for making a curved door are coopering and lamination techniques. Coopering is a process where narrow battens are edge joined together. If the edge is less than 90°, the result will be a staggered curve which can be faired after

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