Bill Packman
11-22-2018, 9:47 PM
I have received a large order for some Birch side tables however I am worried that without and bracing they will move considerably.
My shop is in Southern China (I am from UK but have been living over here for a few years now) and as such the humidity is very high. These tables will ship to Northern Europe - a more drastic environment change you'd be hard pressed to find.
The tables are fairly small (see attached) and normally I wouldn't worry too much but this is a decent size order and I will have no way to rectify my mistake should I make one.
In the picture there is a large central recess (I will be CNC cutting these pieces). This will accept a steel plate mounting point for the steel leg assembly. To either side is my idea.... If I were to cut 2 recesses (say 1/2" deep) across the grain of the jointed board, and glue in to them corresponding size pieces of birch would that stabilise the tables?
I know that good practice is to allow the wood to move to some extent. This solution is a little less sympathetic to the natural movement and seeks instead to bully the pieces into staying true but for a piece this small I am banking on the braces to be able to hold firm the jointed board.
Any advice gratefully received
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My shop is in Southern China (I am from UK but have been living over here for a few years now) and as such the humidity is very high. These tables will ship to Northern Europe - a more drastic environment change you'd be hard pressed to find.
The tables are fairly small (see attached) and normally I wouldn't worry too much but this is a decent size order and I will have no way to rectify my mistake should I make one.
In the picture there is a large central recess (I will be CNC cutting these pieces). This will accept a steel plate mounting point for the steel leg assembly. To either side is my idea.... If I were to cut 2 recesses (say 1/2" deep) across the grain of the jointed board, and glue in to them corresponding size pieces of birch would that stabilise the tables?
I know that good practice is to allow the wood to move to some extent. This solution is a little less sympathetic to the natural movement and seeks instead to bully the pieces into staying true but for a piece this small I am banking on the braces to be able to hold firm the jointed board.
Any advice gratefully received
397187397188