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old school gamer:
That will work,but the problem with it is the wood needs to be clamped for long periods (until it fully dries) And that means lots of large clamps  $$$$$. Also it is hard to make sure the wood STAYS in that position and doesnt "relax". Like I said there are many options to chose from,use whatever you are most comfortable with.

Witchboard:
I plan on using the method that old school gamer suggested.  If I manage to start that part before you begin yours, then I'll let you know the results.

PixelCloud:
here is my incomplete cad drawing

but you get the idea

change the .txt to .dwg

Tailgunner:
Looks like it'll be a interesting cab design. Old School Gamer's back sawing suggestion should let you accomplish this. Before you cut the whole panel, I'd experiment with a few strips roughly 6" wide and as long as you need for a given curved section. I'd cut through all but one of the plywood's layers, with that layer oriented so you can bend it with the grain. Play with width and spacing of the cuts to see what gives the smoothest curve versus effort.  

PixelCloud:

--- Quote from: Tailgunner on August 19, 2004, 12:56:52 am ---Looks like it'll be a interesting cab design. Old School Gamer's back sawing suggestion should let you accomplish this. Before you cut the whole panel, I'd experiment with a few strips roughly 6" wide and as long as you need for a given curved section. I'd cut through all but one of the plywood's layers, with that layer oriented so you can bend it with the grain. Play with width and spacing of the cuts to see what gives the smoothest curve versus effort.  

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after i saw pizel huggers design i knew that ym lusid ripoff wasnt enough!!!

i think i'm going to have to build a frame for the inside because there wont be enough support

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