Originally Posted by
Robert Engel
Solid. Yes, its walnut.
Lots of ray fleck!
I think John was referring to the movement of the panel vs the frame.
Q/S white oak at 3' wide over a 10% swing in relative humidity will still move between 1/2" and 5/8". The finish will not stop if from moving, only change the rate at which moisture moves in and out of the wood.
If the frame or table-top mounting method can't accommodate this, stuff happens.
Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things.