Headliner trim

[bdosborn]

Compared to annealing aluminum, this is a pleasure. And if it fades or cracks, I can change it and THEN anneal some aluminum.

Annealing isn't that bad. Anything 3/4" or smaller is pretty easy to work with. I'm like you, I just dreaded the aluminum stuff but it wasn't as bad as I thought it was. I even ripped some down on my table saw and I've been putting that off for a couple of months. Now I'm wondering what the big deal was.
Bruce

[bdosborn]

I milled mohogany 3/8" thick, cut a 45 degree chamfer on it with the router and then ripped it 3/8" wide. I didn't soften it with water or steam and got it to bend OK. Just make sure the grain of the wood is nice and straight, and no knots or imperfections...Installed it with poly glue and a brad nailer....Doug Hodder

Doug,

I wished I'd looked at yours a little closer when I had the chance. Maybe I'll bite the bullet and try and bend a piece of maple.
Bruce

[doug hodder]

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I wished I'd looked at yours a little closer when I had the chance. Maybe I'll bite the bullet and try and bend a piece of maple.
Bruce[/quote]

Bruce, like I mentioned, just make sure the grain is nice and straight. I even dyed and finished mine prior to install, It wants to tend to roll while installing, but you just gotta have strong thumbs...PS when shooting brads on material this narrow, check the direction of the brad so that it doesn't want to blow the material apart.....Doug Hodder

[bopper62]

Man do I have a big ???? for you now if we use spar var poly how long is it going to last if poly is not rated for out door useage

bopper62

[IraRat]

Compared to annealing aluminum, this is a pleasure. And if it fades or cracks, I can change it and THEN anneal some aluminum.

Annealing isn't that bad. Anything 3/4" or smaller is pretty easy to work with. I'm like you, I just dreaded the aluminum stuff but it wasn't as bad as I thought it was. I even ripped some down on my table saw and I've been putting that off for a couple of months. Now I'm wondering what the big deal was.
Bruce

I'm still afraid, Bruce.

[bdosborn]

I'm still afraid, Bruce.

Buck up little camper. Remember, adversity is the anvil upon which good character is forged.
Bruce