Rupert,
3/16" equals .1875. That's close enough to .192 for me. I checked with USA Knifemaker. They are not able to get the 1 x 7.5" size I need. I have not heard back from two other local shops. It looks like it's a go.
I know using glass for the platen creates a flatter surface. Does it also act like an improved hest sink?
I fitted in the cross piece of bb ply which will hold the motor control. Its two sides fit in 1/8" deep housings (dados). I cut the dados with chisels. Two number 6 x 1 1/2" screws will hold things together. No glue needed or wanted, since I expect to have to disassemble this from time to time.
Once everything is assembled and the motor control secured, I will halt construction and put the Viel back in service. Eventually, when I sense everything is OK, I will paint the wooden part red to match the Viel.
Ken
3/16" equals .1875. That's close enough to .192 for me. I checked with USA Knifemaker. They are not able to get the 1 x 7.5" size I need. I have not heard back from two other local shops. It looks like it's a go.
I know using glass for the platen creates a flatter surface. Does it also act like an improved hest sink?
I fitted in the cross piece of bb ply which will hold the motor control. Its two sides fit in 1/8" deep housings (dados). I cut the dados with chisels. Two number 6 x 1 1/2" screws will hold things together. No glue needed or wanted, since I expect to have to disassemble this from time to time.
Once everything is assembled and the motor control secured, I will halt construction and put the Viel back in service. Eventually, when I sense everything is OK, I will paint the wooden part red to match the Viel.
Ken