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08-05-2008, 05:43 PM
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Name: rhett
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table top grain ???
I am finishing up a dining room set and have come to the table top. In the past I have always ran the boards down the length of the table and occasionally I slap a breadboard on the end. The cherry I am using was given to me by the client. I would not use it, but it has sentimental value to her and is all of the same flitch. It is unruly at best. I think I can salvage it if I cut it into 36" lengths and flatten it out. I would then run the grain shortways down the length. Anyone here made a table like that? The final dimensions are 34" x 75" plus a 45" insert (two pieces). All the boards will be 5" wide and I am hopeing to be able to stop at 13/16 thickness. My main concern is the 10 1/2" overhang on the two ends.
Last edited by rhett; 08-05-2008 at 05:45 PM.
Reason: spelling
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08-05-2008, 06:22 PM
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Re: table top grain ???
I have not made a table in that manner. But running the grain the short way on a table is pretty common for an expandable table with leaves. The 10½" overhang could be a problem with staying flat. What kind of a base are you using?? Is there any way you could run thin cleats out to help support the overhang and not be knee knockers?
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Honestly Honey, that will cost around $100 $150 $200, and I need a few more tools. 
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08-05-2008, 06:40 PM
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Re: table top grain ???
Sliding dovetail braces full length.
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