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10-01-2010, 02:46 PM
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Wood dash cluster
Hey guys I know that I saw someone make a wood dash cluster for there truck. I have searched but cant find the thread. Does anyone have it bookmarked
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10-01-2010, 08:23 PM
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Re: Wood dash cluster
tagging in on this one
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10-01-2010, 08:42 PM
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Re: Wood dash cluster
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10-01-2010, 08:56 PM
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Re: Wood dash cluster
Well I am about to start making one for the dash cluster and probably for the glove box. I actually stopped by my old high school today to talk to my shop teacher. I wanted to see if had had any kids that were any good that would make it and i would pay them. He told me that none of the kids cared about making stuff in shop anymore. But he offered to let me do it myself on wednesdays. So this week im gonna start working on it. I havent decided on material yet but im gonna post the progress as I go I just wanted to see the other thread for any cool ideas.
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10-01-2010, 09:07 PM
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Re: Wood dash cluster
Right now im leaning towards ash or a white oak
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10-01-2010, 10:05 PM
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Re: Wood dash cluster
Mesquite, and glove box to match.
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10-01-2010, 10:22 PM
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Re: Wood dash cluster
Are you planning on using solid wood?
Since the dash would be like Swiss cheese when you're done, you're very likely to have splitting along the grain when it shrinks/expands. I would strongly consider a hardwood plywood so that it has cross grains for strength. If you don't want the ply edges to show, you could mitre in solid wood on the edges. much like a narrow picture frame. (I do woodwork when I'm not playing with my truck)
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10-01-2010, 11:01 PM
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Re: Wood dash cluster
I have thought about it warping but have no idea of how to prevent it. My plan was to use a good piece of wood without any knots and keep it mounted tight to the dash so it wont warp
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10-01-2010, 11:27 PM
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Re: Wood dash cluster
I have made two. One of red oak and one of Walnut. I think I only have pics of the Walnut. Here it is.
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10-01-2010, 11:27 PM
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Re: Wood dash cluster
My bad, thats the Red Oak.
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10-01-2010, 11:38 PM
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Re: Wood dash cluster
Nice did you have any problem with warping
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10-01-2010, 11:44 PM
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Re: Wood dash cluster
I doubt it, here in washington there's always enough moisture in the air to keep it from drying out.
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10-01-2010, 11:45 PM
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Re: Wood dash cluster
No, the Walnut dash split in the heat, but I think maybe I didn't do a great job of sealing the back. There was a lot of routering involved in getting it to fit into the dash opening.
The Red Oak has been in there for about 6 years now without splitting, warping or anything. If you want I'll post a pic of the back.
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10-02-2010, 12:12 AM
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Re: Wood dash cluster
cool that would be nice
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10-02-2010, 12:22 AM
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Re: Wood dash cluster
Here are some shots of what the back looks like when you put it together.
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10-02-2010, 12:23 AM
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Re: Wood dash cluster
On the upper left one you can see where the Walnut split. On the oak, I coated the back with polyurethane too and its held up much better.
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10-02-2010, 01:43 AM
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Re: Wood dash cluster
That looks good. I am going to run aftermarket gauges in mine
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10-02-2010, 08:09 AM
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Re: Wood dash cluster
I own a cabinet shop and we make all kinds of things. and stain/finish all our projects . I would recommend if you make the cluster with sold lumber (of any kind ) after machining it seal it front&back this will help with warping. wood will crack/spilt when it is under pressure or from being to dry. one of the pics shows the back of the cluster with no finish. have fun! cheers, Pat
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10-02-2010, 12:09 PM
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Re: Wood dash cluster
Any suggestions on wood to use.
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