MyNameIsNoob Posted April 9, 2019 Report Posted April 9, 2019 So recently i did my first kerf w Birch on a box I built for my buddy. I think it turned out pretty good considering the only other time I've only done it is w MDF. I did notice a few differences tho, one of which the kerf lines were more noticeable. I lightly sanded it when I was prepping for stain, but didnt wna take it down too far either... Ive looked at few examples online n it's on par w most of em I think, but theres a few that are a notch above the rest. Is there a way to get a smoother transition like those guys? I know practice and experience will help, but ld like to shorten the learning curve a bit and save a few sheets of wood in the process. Thanks!
Triticum Agricolam Posted April 9, 2019 Report Posted April 9, 2019 Did you cut the kerfs on a table saw or with a handheld circular saw? "Nothing prevents people from knowing the truth more than the belief they already know it.""Making bass is easy, making music is the hard part."Builds:
MyNameIsNoob Posted April 9, 2019 Author Report Posted April 9, 2019 I dont have a table saw, but I will next time. I had to used 2 welding style vise grips, a straight edge, n a circular saw.
MyNameIsNoob Posted April 9, 2019 Author Report Posted April 9, 2019 This is the best picture of the kerf I have at the moment. Not sure if it helps any, but maybe by looking at it, it's more obvious what needs adjusted
DiBo Posted April 9, 2019 Report Posted April 9, 2019 If you don't want lines you have to use the home Depot Birch. The 5ply kind as opposed to Baltic. It kerfs way cleaner. No lines at all.
MyNameIsNoob Posted April 9, 2019 Author Report Posted April 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, DiBo said: If you don't want lines you have to use the home Depot Birch. The 5ply kind as opposed to Baltic. It kerfs way cleaner. No lines at all. See I was afraid to use that bc it seems like the last cpl of plys needed to be untouched to keep it stronger. All I ever saw was people using Baltic birch 😕
MyNameIsNoob Posted April 9, 2019 Author Report Posted April 9, 2019 That has a nice clean curve. I see you used both
DiBo Posted April 9, 2019 Report Posted April 9, 2019 2 hours ago, MyNameIsNoob said: That has a nice clean curve. I see you used both Baltic for strength and home Depot for a cleaner kerf. Take it down to about halfway through the last ply. Then sand it clean. You have to put a big 45 over the whole kerf afterwards and it won't have any stress on it whatsoever. Good luck.
MyNameIsNoob Posted April 11, 2019 Author Report Posted April 11, 2019 Cool thx. I will keep that in mind, next time I do one. Always down to try something a different way
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