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Thread: Notch Weatherboard- Best method
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20th February 2020, 05:00 PM #1
Notch Weatherboard- Best method
Hi all,
I'm looking to clad a couple of bay windows on my Queenslander with notched weatherboards. Only problem is no one in Brisbane seems to sell these anymore.
With this being the case I thought I would have a go at making them myself using my spotted gum standard angle profile weatherboards.
How would one best achieve this look using a router? I have a triton router and a router table. I thought about using a V-Groove bit but I think that will leave a rounded bottom.
The only thing I can really think of is to somehow exit the cut on some kind of ramp/slant type jig to get the point of the V to 'drag out' if you will.
The bottom (thickest) part of the board is 25mm.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
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20th February 2020, 08:09 PM #2GOLD MEMBER
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Are you wanting to put that particular V shape into your Weatherboard?
If you were to stack your boards on the angle required, it should be a simple matter then of running your router along a straight edge. You may need to put offcuts from your boards in between, so that they are all the same angle. Depending on how many boards you need to do, the jig could be fairly simple, or elaborate.
HTH
KrynTo grow old is mandatory, growing up is optional.
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21st February 2020, 12:50 AM #3
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21st February 2020, 08:30 AM #4
This might sound completely bonkers, so forgive me if so.
But looking at the notch you want to cut, it strikes me that a corner chisel will cut this easily. You make up a jig to hold the chisel at the correct angle, and also provide a stop position for the board, thus ensuring all your notches start at the same height on the board, and are a consistent angle.
Placement can be done by measuring and marking the board.
If this is confusing (it's hard to describe in text), let me know, I will sketch up a picture of what I mean.
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21st February 2020, 09:28 AM #5GOLD MEMBER
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Router, in a jig, carbitool make a v cutter with a sharp point . Easy.
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5th March 2020, 09:16 PM #6SENIOR MEMBER
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Hi, These notches were originally hand cut with a saw. On a reno I did years ago, I made a hardwood guide block & cut them with a tenon saw. Tedious, but effective. Peter
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25th April 2020, 07:40 AM #7
Thanks for everyone's replies.
I went the router and jig option. I could have increased the angle of the jig slightly to make a 'shorter' notch but I'm pretty happy with how they turned out. Here's a few pics for reference if anyone ever wants to do the same.
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25th April 2020, 10:37 AM #8GOLD MEMBER
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Nice but that first picture of the domino teetering on the edge of the bench gave me chills. Someone kicks the lead or steps on it and you’ll be crying to the tune of $2000. Put your tools on the deck.
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25th April 2020, 11:45 AM #9SENIOR MEMBER
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Well done!! I have not seen the bell cast look before, impressive.
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25th April 2020, 02:06 PM #10GOLD MEMBER
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25th April 2020, 03:33 PM #11
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25th April 2020, 03:41 PM #12
Thanks! I'm going for an overall arts and crafts look and I thought the flare might detract from that but I think I like it. You see them on a few Queenslander's from the 20's and I'm pretty sure that was the last time one was built in Brisbane so thought I'd set myself the challenge.
It was VERY time consuming. Every angle was different on two planes and because I'm thinking of keeping them as raw timber (arts and crafts) the joins had to be pretty spot on. It's also not the driest of timber so hopefully there's not too much movement. I used a single piece for the entire row so that if it did shrink it would be fairly uniform.
I've still got another one to go on the level above.