Zach England
12-10-2009, 10:04 AM
I am building a kitchen island that will have an end-grain top. The top is 22x25 and 2 inches thick made of oak (ran out of maple) and the island itself is made of alder with M/T construction.
My question is, how do I attach the top so there will not be problems with expansion/contraction? I'd like to have it attached permanently and not "float" in any way, but I am afraid any rigid fastener like screws will cause cracking either in the top or the frame. Some sort of dowel or wooden peg attachment, maybe?
Can anyone please advise?
Thanks.
My question is, how do I attach the top so there will not be problems with expansion/contraction? I'd like to have it attached permanently and not "float" in any way, but I am afraid any rigid fastener like screws will cause cracking either in the top or the frame. Some sort of dowel or wooden peg attachment, maybe?
Can anyone please advise?
Thanks.