Table top

[Ronnie Futo]

I'm building a farm table for my daughter in law. She wanted reclaimed pine, so we got it. My question is about the width of the boards. I have 2 that are 12" and the rest are 6 to 8".

Is there a problem in using the 12", or should I rip them to smaller pieces? They are 1 1/2" thick, if that matters. I'm planning on using dominos for top and breadboards.
Thank for your help,
Ronnie

[Andrew Hughes]

Arrange the boards so they look good.If you have to cut the wider one to make it look good then so be it.
I don't understand why you need Dominos for the top and ends.
Maybe you don't have a jointer?

Aj

[Ronnie Futo]

I do have a jointer. She wants to leave some of the patina on top. I thought the Dominos would help to align the top. I planned on running the edges through jointer with top against fence.
Ronnie

[Andrew Hughes]

Oh I see how that could work if you have boards that are different thickness at least the top will be flat.
Good luck sounds like a fun project.

Aj