is this why the aftermarket folks split the wood dash into three pieces?
to prevent this problem?
richard / colorado / 79 spit
----- Original Message -----
From: Flinthoof Ponypal <Flinters@picarefy.com>
To: Simmons, Reid W <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>; <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 1999 10:25 AM
Subject: RE: Wooden dash refinishing
>
> At 08:44 AM 5/12/99 -0700, Simmons, Reid W wrote:
> >
> >Question: Why use veneer at all? I plan to use a single piece of solid
> >hardwood. The existing dash panels can be used as templates to lay out
the
> >three piece pattern, and then careful, patient use of a jig saw and drill
> >should produce excellent results. Add to that some hand rubbing and a
> >quality finish, and you'll make the Rolls Royce and Jag owners jealous.
The
> >only "hard" part I suppose is deciding which hardwood to use... Teak,
Burl,
> >Walnut, ...
>
>
> One of the biggest reasons not to use a solid piece is moisture/warpage.
> A single piece has the grain in only one direction and is prone to warpage
> later on. Even if you seal it 100%, it will eventually absorb some
moisture.
>
> Plywood is made of various layers, each one oriented 90% from the previous
> one, which will reduce any warpage later on dramatically. Various veneer
> plywoods can give you the walnut or teak dash you want. Aircraft and
> marine use plywoods are excellent for this purpose.
>
> -Vegaman Dan
> -66/69 Spitui!
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