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I'm going to be building a farmhouse table soon. Any tips?
Posted on 8/7/19 at 9:38 pm
Posted on 8/7/19 at 9:38 pm
I have a planner and a jointer. Also have a pocket hole set.
I dont have a biscuit cutter or that 1000 dollar domino cutter.
I plan on using a plunge router and getting some dominos to join the table top.
I know have to allow the table to expand within the breadboard ends and to only glue the center dominos.
I have pipe clamps and several other clamps.
I dont have a biscuit cutter or that 1000 dollar domino cutter.
I plan on using a plunge router and getting some dominos to join the table top.
I know have to allow the table to expand within the breadboard ends and to only glue the center dominos.
I have pipe clamps and several other clamps.
This post was edited on 8/7/19 at 9:57 pm
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Posted on 8/7/19 at 10:03 pm to NATidefan
What kind of wood?
How thick are you planning for the top?
What are your plans for connecting the top to the base and what kind of base are you planning?
How thick are you planning for the top?
What are your plans for connecting the top to the base and what kind of base are you planning?
Posted on 8/7/19 at 10:23 pm to NATidefan
I don't remember all the technical terms, but when joining the middle section and the ends you need to plan for expansion/contraction in the wood when joining.
One is expanding width wise while one is expanding lengthwise. If you use tight connections the chance of cracking is great.
Was serious about building one a few years back, but won't fit the style now.
One is expanding width wise while one is expanding lengthwise. If you use tight connections the chance of cracking is great.
Was serious about building one a few years back, but won't fit the style now.
Posted on 8/7/19 at 10:59 pm to NATidefan
When I did mine I used pocket holes, glue, and pipe clamps to join the top boards together. It was relatively straightforward and I'd recommend it, but I didn't do breadboard ends.
Like you I stressed most about how to attach the top to the base. I went with these:
You set your table saw fence at the width of the offset of fasteners, and cut a kerf into the inside of the aprons. Then screw the fasteners with enough play to allow for expansion. This was the best solution I found and going on two years with mine with no cracks. They can also be swiveled to remove the top.
Like you I stressed most about how to attach the top to the base. I went with these:
You set your table saw fence at the width of the offset of fasteners, and cut a kerf into the inside of the aprons. Then screw the fasteners with enough play to allow for expansion. This was the best solution I found and going on two years with mine with no cracks. They can also be swiveled to remove the top.
Posted on 8/8/19 at 11:17 am to NATidefan
If you use construction lumber (pine), pay much more attention to contraction rather than expansion. Once it is inside your house, the table top will shrink width wise. If it ever does expand, ever again, it will just go back to the size it was when you built it.
So, your breadboards will always be a little longer than your table is wide. 1/8 to a 1/4 inch on each side.
You may get less shrinkage with the kiln dried, white wood, 2x6s, but those things are like powder to work with.
So, your breadboards will always be a little longer than your table is wide. 1/8 to a 1/4 inch on each side.
You may get less shrinkage with the kiln dried, white wood, 2x6s, but those things are like powder to work with.
Posted on 8/9/19 at 6:14 pm to NATidefan
SIAP-
Finish with mineral oil, several times, then beeswax.
Finish with mineral oil, several times, then beeswax.
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