Entry Table Part 2

The table pieces have been sitting for 2 and a half weeks, in that time they did not bow. This tells me that the grain is stable and I wont have any problems with major warps in the future. (as long as the piece is jointed properly)

To joint these boards I use a machine jointer on the first day, but now I will be using a Stanley #7 hand planer. This is a personal preference as I know this will create a better jointing surface. When gluing these pieces together I want to make sure there are no gaps between the boards and I will not use excessive force to clamp them together.

Wood has a way of returning to its natural state and there is not much we can do to stop that. If I have to use force to bow the wood into the position I want it to be in, it may last a year or two, but over time the wood will begin to bow and split. This is why it is important to let the wood sit before you start building.

Now, I’m going to contradict myself. I add dowels and will add rails underneath the table to encourage the growing and shrinking of the lumber to happen in a uniform pattern, no matter what I do the lumber will move. but with some crafty techniques we can control that movement.

On this table I missed a section that was not perfectly jointed. Because of this I will recut on the joint line and attempt the joint again. mistakes happen