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re: Update: Table construction complete! Do big box stores carry kiln dried wood?
Posted on 8/3/15 at 10:46 am to Sparkplug#1
Posted on 8/3/15 at 10:46 am to Sparkplug#1
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Not using wood glue or something to seal those joints equal to the finish you put on the table, may result in some serious moment and warping
I don't foresee it moving much. Kiln dried wood and it's screwed together pretty good.
Will always be inside as well. Then again, I'm far from an expert on this so I guess I'm just hoping it doesn't move and warp.
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Posted on 8/3/15 at 11:02 am to BoogaBear
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I don't foresee it moving much. Kiln dried wood and it's screwed together pretty good.
Will always be inside as well. Then again, I'm far from an expert on this so I guess I'm just hoping it doesn't move and warp.
I said "may", hopefully it won't. I'd also worry about creaking sounds once the center of the 4x4's acclimate to being cut so deep. Kiln dried wood usually still has a different moisture content in the center when its that thick. Also, even though its in a controlled environment, its still going to move during seasons, but hopefully not enough to concern you.
If I built that table I would mock it up, then disassemble and finish all sides of each piece equally, and reassemble (if not using glue). But, I'm hard on myself and never think anything I build is as perfect as it could be.
My post was more for other people that want to do a DIY project, and want to learn. You have a fine table there, sir.
Posted on 8/3/15 at 2:28 pm to BoogaBear
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I don't foresee it moving much. Kiln dried wood and it's screwed together pretty good.
Will always be inside as well. Then again, I'm far from an expert on this so I guess I'm just hoping it doesn't move and warp.
I almost always use glue when possible. Problem with just relying on screws is as a screw in wood sees a tension load the screw (head) will pull further into the piece of wood and the joint loosens over time. That is unless you use washer or plates that help distribute the load from the head of the screw. Something like a deck board which only seems compression loads don't have to deal with the heads being driven further unto the work piece. Once modern wood glue dries the glued joint is usually stronger than the piece of wood. No more joints getting loose over time and no more creaking because of that. Also if you are screwing into end grain that makes for a very poor screw joint. Glue there helps a lot also.
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