MIchael Koesters
12-28-2020, 7:58 PM
I am working on a dining room table for my daughter and her fiancé. They have spec'd it to be 49 inches wide and approximately 88" long, made from walnut, net 1.25" thick. They found a base on etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/701299438/criss-cross-style-metal-table-base-any?ref=shop_home_feat_3&frs=1&variation0=1114949056
The dimensions for the base top are 30" wide by 48" long. Since we will have approximately 9" unsupported on each side of the base, should I add any underside support tying the outside boards to the inside boards? The boards vary in width from about 7.5-9.5" and will not be supported by the base at all. Should I be concerned that the end of the top will be unsupported for approximately 20" on both ends?
The walnut is beautiful with just a few "imperfections" which will add a lot of character. My plan is to fill the larger knots woyj epoxy dyed black and use black CA glue for the small gaps. I am really liking the lighter colors interspered in the planks.
Thanks for your help.
Mike
The dimensions for the base top are 30" wide by 48" long. Since we will have approximately 9" unsupported on each side of the base, should I add any underside support tying the outside boards to the inside boards? The boards vary in width from about 7.5-9.5" and will not be supported by the base at all. Should I be concerned that the end of the top will be unsupported for approximately 20" on both ends?
The walnut is beautiful with just a few "imperfections" which will add a lot of character. My plan is to fill the larger knots woyj epoxy dyed black and use black CA glue for the small gaps. I am really liking the lighter colors interspered in the planks.
Thanks for your help.
Mike