I'm shaping a solid wood board, and because of weight, am realizing I will probably have to chamber it.
I've dug through the archives, and read everything I could find on swaylocks. I've checked out the videos that are out there. Not too much on chambering a board from a solid piece of wood, but most the info applies anyway.
I'm not sure if I'll need stringers to replace the displaced width from the lengthwise cuts, not even sure how many cuts I will have to make. On a 22" wide board, how many cuts are needed, i.e. how narrow does each strip need to be for chambering? I'm kinda visualizing like 3" wide strips, but that's more cuts than I really want to make. I'm thinking of using a thin, narrow kerf Japanese pull-saw for the cuts, to minimize displacement.
If I use stringers, does it really matter if I have a break, i.e. an 8' long piece of wood plus extra piece, for a 9' stringer? Doesn't seem like it would to me, since the stringers are not there for strength. I'm thinking as long as the joint is tight, just a simple butt joint or scarf joint will suffice.
Is there such a thing as "period correct" chambering?
I want to fill the voids with foam, like Gene Cooper did on his "ulitmate craftsman" board. What foam are you guys using, or any recommendations?
I saw where Gene glued his foam inserts, using (I think) gorilla glue. Is this standard practise?
Has anyone tried to address uneven weight distribution (one side heavier) when chambering? I'm currently thinking about 3/8" - 1/2" thick skins after chambering.