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Tc:
It depends. Yes most of the time we use v-splices. It does not need a long, perfect piece of wood. But if I have a suitable piece of lath I like to bend it. It is neither easier, nor more difficult, it just different and yes more authentic......

stuckinthemud:
Thanks TC, is that just a rectangular cross-section lath? What sort of dimension are they?

Tc:
Yes, it is. It is about 4,5cm x 1,2 cm x 145cm. Maple.

stuckinthemud:
That's really useful info; thanks Tc

stuckinthemud:
Finally I have found some apple that is suitable for a 5 piece core, its been cut for 18 months, so, will I need to soak it for a few weeks, or is that not necessary?

The pieces for the bending section, are they constant width and constant thickness, or do they taper at all?  Mine will be a little narrow at 35mm max width. 

Should I plane the core into a rectangular section, or leave the outer surface intact and go with a convex belly?

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