Knowledge You Can Build On — Est. 1998
Alternative wood to use?
William
>Greetings!
I am looking to assemble a good miter sled so I can finally try my hand at segmented turning. It seems that baltic birch plywood is the standard to use for the sled or other jigs.
Unfortunately, aside from ordering a sheet online, I cannot find it locally.
What are some suitable alternatives out there that I can find at a local Home Depot, Lowes, 84 Lumber?
Thanks for any input!
William
Re: Alternative wood to use?
Russ Fairfield
>Nothing wrong with using the plain Birch plywood that is available at Home Depot. They have a "Paint Grade" that is available for less money, and it is good for making jigs and things.
Re: Alternative wood to use?
William
>Thanks Russ!
Re: Alternative wood to use?
Bill L
>I bought the baltic plywood as mentioned from HD last weekend to build a miter sled . Works great in making very accurate wedges of wood for segmented bowls ! Keeping the pivoting arms long (29 inches +) seems to increase the accuracy . Made first segmented bowl today Bill L.
