Best wood for archway

[agr071]

do you have a plan for the outside shape of the arch....RB

Thanks and yes i have the copy of it in CV&T.
But i think there is an error with the measurements - Anyway mine has the full hoodlining, whereas the one in CV&T was for the half hoodlining version.

[TwoTees]

Agro,
Are you going to upholster it? If you are you may find MDF to dence to take staples. MDF dust is also very harmful to your lungs. I hate the stuff. I think plywood is the go.
Chris

Don't forget some photos.


Edit.
I just read what jennie wrote about staples LOL. Maybe I should read things a bit better.

[agr071]

Agro,
Are you going to upholster it?

Does a hobby horse have a wooden dick. HELL YEA!!!!!

[wbute]

Toughen up agro and use iron bark and polish it!

[mook]

Agro,
Are you going to upholster it? If you are you may find MDF to dence to take staples. MDF dust is also very harmful to your lungs. I hate the stuff. I think plywood is the go.
Chris

Don't forget some photos.


Edit.
I just read what jennie wrote about staples LOL. Maybe I should read things a bit better.

I agree, MDF is nasty. If you plan on painting the edges then it's the material of choice, sadly.. But otherwise use some rotary cut CD Ply if it's going to be fully upholstered. If you are looking for some cheep ply get it with as "DGB" down grade back. Talk some lingo at the timber yard then hit them up for atleast 20% discount.. lol, have fun with the chopping!

[jennie285]

Thanks and yes i have the copy of it in CV&T.
But i think there is an error with the measurements - Anyway mine has the full hoodlining, whereas the one in CV&T was for the half hoodlining version.

Yes true we got our pattern from CV&T but Rodney had to trim the top to suit the hoodlining...but apart from that it fitted well

[agr071]

I had to do the same at the top.
Also a little bit on the sides to fit over my curtains.