Re: [BKARTS] Rounded Back Book Boxes

[John MacKrell <johnmackrell@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Dotti,

You can also build up a round back from binders board or museum mounting
board (which is easier to sand). Starting at the flat box spine wall width,
use successively smaller widths glued up to approximate the curve you want.
Sand to final shape and line the curved side with a piece of card stock or
heavy paper.

Regards,

John MacKrell
---
Ann Arbor, Michigan
(734) 604-0992
See finishing stoves for sale at www.johnmackrell.com




> From: Dotti Delfino <djdelf@xxxxxxx>
> Reply-To: Book_Arts-L <BOOK_ARTS-L@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:34:09 -0400
> To: <BOOK_ARTS-L@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [BKARTS] Rounded Back Book Boxes
> 
> Hi-
> 
>  
> 
> I have been searching for instructions in making a phase box or a clamshell
> box that has a rounded back.  If anyone can point me to some online
> instructions, I do appreciate it.  Also I need some insight into the type of
> material that should be used for the rounded back ­ I read that balsa wood can
> be used but that sounds strange to me.
> 
>  
> 
> Again thanks for any help.
> 
>  
> 
> Dotti Delfino
> 
> The Book Chaser
> 
> Gainesville, FL
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