How to Build Form Panels
Westcon form panels are easily built. Rout 1/4" x 1" tie slots in 3/4" plywood. A template out of 1/4" plywood 6" x 7" cut-outs centred over the location where the tie slots are to be cut. A 6" x 6" x 1/4" block fastened to the face of an electric router using a 1/4" carbide bit will cut the tie slots the required size, 1/4" x 1" . 4' x 8' outside panels may be used if desired. (To see the details of these illustrations, click here)

Note: Westcon ties can, if desired, be used without plywood panels. Ties can be slipped between common board and steel bars set vertically, eliminating most of the nailing and walering required, compared to previous methods.