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1 Cutting the box band V16" x 1V2" x 15" on the table saw takes special precautions. Use a zero-clearance insert in the saw. Cut from stock that's twice the band length and keep push sticks handy. A sharp 40-tooth thin-kerf blade works best. Resawing on a band saw works well too, especially if you have a drum sander to smooth the band.

2 Trim the finger end after cutting the profile with a fine-toothed blade, or you can cut the entire profile with a knife. The holes for copper tacks are drilled as well. Keep the bevel edge at 10°.

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The band will be ready for hot water after feathering the inside end. A wood block holds even pressure on the band to bevel the last 1" of the band.

4 A piece of 1" foamboard can make a handy core and shaper for the wet band. It is shown here being finished after cutting. The arrow points to the start mark for bending. If solid wood is used, separate shapers will be needed that are cork shaped to go in each side of the opening, as shrinkage in drying would lock up a wooden core with straight sides.

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5A band of this length can fit into a pan already on hand. However, plain aluminum pans will discolor cherry wood. The water needs to be hotter than 180° for a soaking that takes from 15-30 minutes, depending on the wood.

6 Bending the hot wet band into an ellipse on the foam oval core. Start at the mark, cross the front and press the band into the curve of the tight ends to give ample support to the wood fibers as they bend.

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