I'm considering cutting my own strainer bars from 10' length stock so I don't have to keep various sizes in stock. I have a full woodworking shop so the tools aren't a problem.
If I cut them the same way as the pre-cut ones are sold, most of the cuts (except for the key slot cut - haven't decided how I am going to do that one yet) are straight forward. In other posts I have read about just cutting them like a frame and glueing/joining them. I think you lose to much strength this way. Or.... do you cut them some other way.
Does anyone know of any jigs/techniques/tips for this. Since LJ and others sell length stretcher bars, someone must be using them. Or are they????
If I cut them the same way as the pre-cut ones are sold, most of the cuts (except for the key slot cut - haven't decided how I am going to do that one yet) are straight forward. In other posts I have read about just cutting them like a frame and glueing/joining them. I think you lose to much strength this way. Or.... do you cut them some other way.
Does anyone know of any jigs/techniques/tips for this. Since LJ and others sell length stretcher bars, someone must be using them. Or are they????