Can I do this wood corbel with the Carvewright

[Fardoche]

Hi,

I would like to know if I can do that kind of corbel with the carvewright.

This exemple have the following measurements :

Height : 10"
Width(po/in): 4 7/8"
Thickness(po/in): 5 1/4"

Any of you did something similar ?

Do you have any pictures to share ?

Thanks for your help!!

[liquidguitars]

Fardoche,

As a solid corbel you will have a hard time with it. With the STL you could give it a stab but it would be tricky and also laminated when finished..

LG

[AskBud]

I think you are limited to just doing the sides, unless you devise a way to do a "Glue-up" of the front (Possible using STL).
Here is a PDF, from LHR, on the standard possibilities of making Corbels.
http://carvewright.com/downloads/tip...icks_Feb08.pdf

The maximum depth of carve on the machine is about [0.8] of an inch and cut-outs are a maximum of one inch. STL may expand your size options using different techniques. You will find an entire section on STL (which I have not considered as yet). STL appears to be a good tool, however, there is an additional fee.
AskBud

[andes]

I have a question. I've read the tip on making the corbel (haven't carved), everything is clear, except how do they get mounted to the wall? I didn't see any drilled holes for that.

Fardoche,

As a solid corbel you will have a hard time with it. With the STL you could give it a stab but it would be tricky and also laminated when finished..

LG

[Pratyeka]

I have a question. I've read the tip on making the corbel (haven't carved), everything is clear, except how do they get mounted to the wall? I didn't see any drilled holes for that.

Metal blind hangers.

[AskBud]

I would use a table router and mill Key-Hole slots, or mount metal "Key-Hole" brackets. It would depend upon the weight of the shelf and contents and the wood used to make the Corbels.

I, also, see where we could modify this pattern and add the actual Key-Hole's" to this piece since we are in a position to be looking at the "inside" of the backing.
1) Drill a hole, thru the board, just larger than the screw head.
2) Cut a slot, thru the board, about 1 1/2" long (slightly larger than the body of your screw). I used a rectangle
3) Cut a second slot the same width as the "Drill" hole and longer than the slot in step # 2. Again, I used a rectangle. Stay at least 1/4" from the bottom (the more wood you leave, the stronger the Key-Hole).
AskBud

[hogiewan]

Metal blind hangers.

Thanks for that

[lawrence]

I've also seen them hung with recessed french cleats, which can be extremely strong as well

Lawrence

[Pratyeka]

Metal blind hangers
Recessed french cleats

Some of the hardware names in woodworking just crack me up

[mtylerfl]

Metal blind hangers
Recessed french cleats

Some of the hardware names in woodworking just crack me up

Now that you mention it - they crack me up too!

...Bench Dog is another that comes to mind (sounds like a dog that sits under your workbench?)