Last month I was really concerned about cupping of cherry table top.
http://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/showthread.php?t=4470
After reading all of the responses, I decided to rip the boards to 6" wide, primarily so that I could get a flat side on my jointer before hitting my thickness planer. After gluing up the top and finishing both sides with Waterlox, the top has remained very stable and flat.
I applied 4 coats of Waterlox - no stain. (I kinda wish it had turned out a little darker, but otherwise happy with it.) Here is a picture of the finished table.
Thanks for lookin' and all of that great advice regarding the dreaded wood cupping!
Wayne
http://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/showthread.php?t=4470
After reading all of the responses, I decided to rip the boards to 6" wide, primarily so that I could get a flat side on my jointer before hitting my thickness planer. After gluing up the top and finishing both sides with Waterlox, the top has remained very stable and flat.
I applied 4 coats of Waterlox - no stain. (I kinda wish it had turned out a little darker, but otherwise happy with it.) Here is a picture of the finished table.
Thanks for lookin' and all of that great advice regarding the dreaded wood cupping!
Wayne