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Originally Posted by Cole_Robbie
Thanks.
I just called around. I can't get spruce. Pine, cedar, and composite are my options. I think the cedar would split even worse than the pine.
I am thinking about getting this board and ripping it in half:
http://www.menards.com/main/deckesti...68-c-13628.htm
I'm wondering if I will have to dig a trench, line it with plastic, and soak the boards in water before they will bend. |
Don't even waste your time trying to do this.
It is pressure treated.
I am only trying to help here.
You dont bend lumber this way, you steam it for at least 1 hour for every inch of thickness.
If you really want one of this Gothic arches you could use 3/8 plywood and stack it.
Splice it where the braces are.
I dont know what tools you have but if you have a table saw it would be easy.
Find a friend that has one if you dont.
If you have a router then get a 3/4 straight bit.
This one.
Set up a straight edge on the end of your strips of plywood and make all cuts on every piece.
Make 4 passes down to the last ply.
Then 4 more on the next and then 2 more on the last.
Moving the bit up on each step.
I would guess if you have 3 plies you would have just 2 passes to make.
These 4 passes with a 3/4 bit would give you a 3 inch step on each ply.
Do the same on the other piece you are connecting to.
Do careful measuring and you will end up with a glorious splice anyone would be proud of.
With these two ends put on some tight bond water proof glue and clamp.
Let harden.
Put up as you wish but nail the splices on that center support.
Here is a picture of what I am talking about.
Splice.jpg
I need a web site.
You can tell me to get lost or ask away just here to help.
Worth.