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re: Butler’s Tray
Jim
Very nice tray. Those compound corners can be tough!! Smart idea on the tapered scabs to make the sides square for clamping!!!
Thank you.
Another trick I developed during this glue up was to use those cheap little plastic spring clamps to hold the strap in position while getting the glue up ready. They worked great for this because they’re strong enough to set the strap at the proper height around the sides before it’s snug but weak enough to let the strap slide tight as you cinch it down.
It eliminated the frustration I’ve dealt with in the past on larger frames.
Another trick I developed during this glue up was to use those cheap little plastic spring clamps to hold the strap in position while getting the glue up ready. They worked great for this because they’re strong enough to set the strap at the proper height around the sides before it’s snug but weak enough to let the strap slide tight as you cinch it down.
It eliminated the frustration I’ve dealt with in the past on larger frames.
