Hi,
I've done lots of "V" groving; the slight flat at the bottom has never been a problem; however if you decide to use a saw table depending on the size of the panel you are working on if it's a big panel then I doubt you'll have much success because of control also if you have limited space; keeping the panel flat against the saw bed is paramount otherwise the depth of V will suffer badly?
My last big job was giving our master bedroom a comprehensive makeover adding wainscot V panelling and a coffered ceiling. I have very limited space in the workshop and the panels were 8' long; working entirely on my own I didn't even consider using the saw bench; the 6mm thick MDF was warped.
I think something like a Skillsaw run against a guide the saw at 45 degrees would possibly be a better choice giving greater control.
I used a router against a guide and after a couple of trial runs on offcuts it surprised me by how quickly the job progressed; I soon got the hang of repositioning the guide and not relying on a tape measure I made a small wooden distance block allowing quick accurate marking.
The coffered ceiling was rather more difficult but the end result was well worth the time and effort.
Kind regards, Colin.
Using my Skillsaw to cut boards from full sheets of 18mm thick MDF for the coffered ceiling but with the saw adjusted to 45 degrees it should be possible to run V grooves against a guide in like manner.
Using a router against a wooden guide running stopped V grooves; lots of care and concentration is needed in order keep the router against the guide but it worked a treat and please note the full 8' x 4' x 6mm being worked on in such a tight space; the wooden guide also helped a great deal in keeping the big sheet flat at point of cut ensuring constant depth; this was the only way I could think of but I was delighted with the outcome.
Here's the V grooved panelling being installed.
I added two double 13A sockets for things like bedside lamps and clock. The top dado rail I ran on my combination woodworker shaper but this too could be run with suitable bits in a router. I used an Apollo spray outfit to spray the paint; the new carpet finished the job off.
The new coffered ceiling I also added to this bedroom; why have it easy when I can really make it hard; it took a while for the blood to reach my fingers again; the ceiling was poor so I used very heavy special paper and adhesive for the panels. Next I gave the front room a comprehensive makeover; I can always find some project to keep me busy; the only cost were materials; I did the lot on my own with my lovely wife keeping the mugs of tea and biscuits in readiness.
The paper used for the ceiling panels was this;
Wallrock Premium | Heavy Duty Lining Paper | Quality Lining Paper
It was highly recommened to me on a decorating forum; not cheap and it needs special heavy duty adhesive but it's always worth the extra money; skimping on materials usually means trouble at a later date.
