Re: Paper Lining for Bowl Back Mandolin
Originally Posted by
tom.gibson
I don't really see how paper would work as a release layer over the mold since glue would inevitably leak through it. Nor do I see how you could achieve a neat paper lining if it was used in this way. It's hard enough to get perfect glue joints between the staves without trying to simultaneously glue the stave neatly to a paper layer below without air bubbles and wrinkles. Anyway, wax or similar works perfectly well to prevent the staves sticking to the form.
I think paper linings were used partly to strengthen the joints and partly to hide imperfections/burn marks etc. inside the bowl.
If I were to use paper I'd look for a strong paper with long fibres, like some Japanese art papers. But I think the Roman technique is superior. Wood shavings are stronger than paper and look very nice.
No argument from me, Tom, but you'd have to get pretty sloppy with your glue to have it 'soak through the paper' and adhere to the wood mold.
I don't know where the "slip sheet" idea first appeared around here, but it's been bouncing around for awhile. Maybe from some of the posts showing old photos from the L+H works in Chicago with piles of bowlbacks under construction?
It's worth noting that the paper / cloth / wood lining was rarely used on US made bowls of the era.
Just as Victor says, I've seen linings made of material that does look quite like wallpaper: thicker and very tough.
Decorative and performative makes the most sense to me, too.
Oh, and kudos for you, Victor, for laying off the lung darts....
Mick
Ever tried, ever failed? No matter. Try again, fail again. Fail better.--Samuel Beckett
______________________
'05 Cuisinart Toaster
'93 Chuck Taylor lowtops
'12 Stetson Open Road
'06 Bialetti expresso maker
'14 Irish Linen Ramon Puig
Bookmarks