laminating+timber

Laminating Timber
Laminating timber is the process of glueing solid timber togther in this strips or sections to produce larger sections which can both be structural elements and components in other structures for example columns and beams, often refrred to as Laminated veneer Lumber (LVL). Laminating timber can also be used to make components for windows and door frames, curved and spiral stairs and furniture (such as counter tops). More information can be found by visiting the following websites:

Timber.org.au: [] The Glulam association of UK: [] Dale Glass industries: [] Timberseek: [] (LVL)

BH Davis and Co: [] for information on making a template of a curved opening

You can see a demonstration of basic laminating techniques in the video below:

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