I have completed a few more end tables, and have figured out the stain I want to use to highlight the materials character. I have moved on to building a small stand for the TV. basically it will be like a two drawer bedside table, with a shelf where the upper drawer would be. I have started to cut down the side panels, which are several boards glued together to reach the desired size. I tend to check my glued joints by applying pressure to the scrap I cut off to make sure the joints wont open up. My joints are solid, but the material breaks fairly easily.
I think I am going to need to run some cross support to ad strength to the piece. I can hide these inside the piece so it won't alter my design. I would like to use the same barn material, but I am not sure if that is a good idea. Will I run into issues with movement as it adjusts to the changing seasons? would I be better off using a newer hardwood material to minimize the movement? Or am I just over-thinking this whole thing and the cross supports would just be overkill?
Thanks for your help.
I think I am going to need to run some cross support to ad strength to the piece. I can hide these inside the piece so it won't alter my design. I would like to use the same barn material, but I am not sure if that is a good idea. Will I run into issues with movement as it adjusts to the changing seasons? would I be better off using a newer hardwood material to minimize the movement? Or am I just over-thinking this whole thing and the cross supports would just be overkill?
Thanks for your help.