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Old 12-20-2008, 04:53 PM   #1
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Default Attaching chopping block top

Hey guys, been a while. Quick question - built my chopping block and frame. Block is 3" thick edge grain hard maple. The frame is white ash. Pretty happy with how it came out.

But how should I attach the top? Just blast a few screws into it? Or should I use something else to let it move/expand??

Thanks guys :)
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Old 12-20-2008, 05:12 PM   #2
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Buttons are usually a good idea, but difficult if the frame is already constructed. Screws will be adequate: drilling a slot allows the screws to expand and contract.
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