Now I can get back to the sides. It takes about 10 to 15 days for the wood to dry out. So, it’s all about waiting and patience.
Now I have the sideboards shaped into place and it’s time to start on the top band boards.
Yes, there’s a lot of shaping it into the long radius.
Just another surprise even though the side planks were planed to the same thickness as the original planks. After soaking them and steaming them, they didn’t go all the way back to the same thickness. So, yes, I have to sand them down and be very careful to make them match up to the existing wood.
Just like anything in life, some days go great and some days don’t.
Jack
It looks great even before it’s done! Good work!