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Thread: 3d carving oak

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    Hi can anyone provide me with some advice I have been asked to produce a sign for a customer carving a 3d design into oak the only issue I have is I can't get a piece of oak wide enough for the signs dimensions required. Is it possible to glue smaller widths of oak together to make the required width and then do the 3d carving into the glued piece of oak and have a finished item that's one whole piece I mean dose not fall apart.

    if this is possible would I need to joint the smaller widths of oak together or just glue them and clamp together and also what glue would be best to use

    thanks
    mike

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    I would say go for it, laminating is a perfectly acceptable method of construction i frequently use, just try and match the grain so it reduces the risk of any tearout in the area of the joint.
    Regards
    Mike

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    If the sign is for outside you will require waterproof glue.
    I find Titebond is the best, you can look about for the cheapest supplier.
    Titebond | Axminster.co.uk

    You could just glue it but the joint would have to be very good or you could strengthen the joint with dowels, biscuits, loose tongues.
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    how wide a piece do you need and thickness?

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    Use you're CNC to clean the edges, and edge glue them together. A good edge glued joint should be stronger than the wood itself.
    Gerry
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    I have used a simple edge to edge joint for indoor plaques but always used biscuit joints and waterproof glue for anything outside just to be sure. I also use some masking tape where glue may bleed out as sometimes the glue can stain the wood. Don't try to glue end grains, never works well and clamp tight.

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    I would use biscuits as well as they help hold the pieces in alignment while clamping. I cut the slots with a cutter in a handheld router - doesn't need a special biscuit jointer. I would be happy to do it that way but agree that you need to use a waterproof glue.

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    @Mikeb By the sound of your post you might be better seeking the services of a local woodworker to make the wide board.
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    Mike, some idea of the size would be good and how deep is the relief going into the surface ?
    Mike

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    Quote Originally Posted by longy View Post
    Mike, some idea of the size would be good and how deep is the relief going into the surface ?
    Mike
    The width of the material has to be 400mm and total depth of it is 35mm with the relief going to a total depth of 25 mm

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