jonathan robin
12-25-2008, 10:24 AM
I will be building medium to large table tops, many will need to be glued up. Made a simple 3/4" wall bar clamp system that I thought might help and stay out of the way. The "challenge" seems to be the natural edge walnut lumber I'm using. Did a dry run a couple of days ago with two small planks. Even with just these two planks, I'm not able to keep the faces flat as I tighten the clamps. It has been suggested that I try some rubber gasket material at the clamping positions - which I'll try next.
I've been thinking about a Festool Domino for this and other furniture building needs. Seems like it might help keep these faces flat.
I've attached a couple of pics of my first dry run attempt. Was planning to place bar clamps on the front in between each back bar clamp, but tried these Rockler clamps here. This seems like it should be simple, but not so far. Any help would be appreciated.
I've been thinking about a Festool Domino for this and other furniture building needs. Seems like it might help keep these faces flat.
I've attached a couple of pics of my first dry run attempt. Was planning to place bar clamps on the front in between each back bar clamp, but tried these Rockler clamps here. This seems like it should be simple, but not so far. Any help would be appreciated.