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Title: Glue lines in riser
Post by: T Folts on March 02, 2010, 08:15:00 AM
I'm having a heck of a time getting my riser pieces flat enough so the fit is perfect. I made a lam sander out of a drill press with a fence and sled but the wood has a slight crown. So I took the pieces to the belt sander but keeping them even aint working so far. I was thinking about getting a table top planer.
So how do you guys get your riser glue lines perfect. Apex Predators look perfect.
Any help

Terry
Title: Re: Glue lines in riser
Post by: Apex Predator on March 02, 2010, 08:22:00 AM
You may have too much tension on your rubber sanding drum nut.  You could always build a drum out of plywood.  The secret is starting with a sanding system that is true, and them lots of fitting and continued sanding until you can't see light between the pieces.
Title: Re: Glue lines in riser
Post by: T Folts on March 02, 2010, 10:14:00 PM
Well I fixed it, the 3" drum sander didnt work out, no matter how loose or tight I adjusted the nut. I also have a 1.5" drum sander that worked. I reground the sled to match the drum sander then run a piece thru and it came out flat. All the pieces fit much better.
Title: Re: Glue lines in riser
Post by: Apex Predator on March 03, 2010, 05:21:00 AM
Glad you worked it out!
Title: Re: Glue lines in riser
Post by: T Folts on March 03, 2010, 06:31:00 AM
Thank you