Ply thickness for laminating curve

> > What thickness would be appropriate for the plies that will make up the
> > arm? I was thinking 1/4 inch plies would be sufficient to provide the
> > flexibility necessary. Could I go thicker? Any other considerations?
>
> 1/4" laminations should be fine for this project.

I agree - 1/4" should be good.
I've heard that Weldwood Plastic Resin glue is supposed to be ideal for
laminations, but I haven't tried it. Search the archives here for more
info.
Are you going to use edgebanding or something to hide the visible
laminated edges? You might try a small test piece to see how visible
the layers are.
Good luck,
Andy

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> I am going to be making some curved arms for a morris chair and will be
> laminating these to create the curve. The arc will be about 36" long
> and have a height of about 3" at the center if laid flat (both ends
> touching the same surface). The arm will be 1" thick.
>
> What thickness would be appropriate for the plies that will make up the
> arm? I was thinking 1/4 inch plies would be sufficient to provide the
> flexibility necessary. Could I go thicker? Any other considerations?

1/4" laminations should be fine for this project.

I'd use lots of clamps, epoxy (long open time) and depending on wood
chosen, you may have to allow for some spring back.

Be patient, leave in clamps at least 48 hours.

Have fun.

Lew