Good way to cut this curve?

[Mike Rocket J. Squirrel Elliot]

Oh ho, the old "if I don't get my toy I'll work you like a mule" ploy.

[Lew Hodgett]

First thinks first. as far as wood for a project is concerned, take your choice, both Lowes and Home Depot are in the garbage business.

If you can't find a decent supplier in San Diego, then you haven't gotten out from your computer, and looked around.

There are several.

If you can't find any, stop by Knight & Carver sometime and drool while you find out who they use for suppliers.

As a matter of info, Knight & Carver is a yacht builder who has been in San Diego for many years.

If you have to ask, like me, you can't afford, but they are still very nice folks.

HTH

Lew

[Mike Rocket J. Squirrel Elliot]

All right, all right. Jeepers. Try to do something poorly, and everyone is on your case! ;-)

What would be a good wood for this job? It will be painted.

[Lew Hodgett]

Where I come from, another name for Poplar is "Paint wood".

Easy to machine, takes paint well.

Just don't leave it unprotected, as in no paint.

HTH

Lew

[Bullwinkle J. Moose]

[Mike Rocket J. Squirrel Elliot]

It does, it does -- thank you.

[Bullwinkle J. Moose]

[Mike Marlow]

Actually, now that you ask... no. I guess, given that it's nothing more than ant shit and glue, it probably wouldn't really burn all that well.

[Mike Marlow]

If you're set on painting it, then I'd go with the poplar. If you're not really decided on painting it and are considering a stained or oiled finish, then I'd go with the maple, or cherry or... if you really want to get lai.... ummmm,... impress the better half, then go with walnut and a nice oil rub. Any one of those alternatives will be much better than MDF.

[Lew Hodgett]

A little tip.

After you have formed the pieces with your router, install an 1/8" or even a

1/4", rounding over bit and break the sharp edges.

Not only will it look good, but the paint won't have to try to protect a sharp corner, which it can't for long.

HTH

Lew

[Mike Rocket J. Squirrel Elliot]

The painting fits the '20's look we're after for the bathroom.

There will be some stained and topcoated bits of "real wood" in the bathroom -- a shelf, the drawer fronts and cabinet door front on the vanity are some kind of white plastic. Gotta replace those with wood. I'll asking all kinds of pesky questions when I start that phase of the project. Have to transfer the Euro hinges from the old white door to the new wood door . . . and they have to line up and work! Makes my head spin just to think of it.

[Mike Rocket J. Squirrel Elliot]

And a darn good thing, too. I measure twice and cut once. Still get it wrong. Sit in any chair I build ONLY after making sure your medical insurance is in order.

[Mike Rocket J. Squirrel Elliot]

Gonna. Tnx.

[Mike Rocket J. Squirrel Elliot]

An alumni from Wassamatta U!