I am building my first solid wood project and after reading story after story of table tops warping and legs not touching the ground, I am getting worried.
I am using maple and padauk. I ordered it through a cabinet maker in town that I know. I don't know the true moisture %, but he assures me it should be within an acceptable range.
My project is going to have a 1.5" solid top with breadboard ends and 3x3 legs (which I am planning on making by laminating 3 1x3 boards.
Is there anything I need to consider or reconsider before final cut up and glue up? Do I need to alternate grain direction to reduce risk of warping? Finish on top and bottom of table top? Is my plan for the legs going to encourage warping or twisting?
How much worrying is too much?:icon_smile:
I am using maple and padauk. I ordered it through a cabinet maker in town that I know. I don't know the true moisture %, but he assures me it should be within an acceptable range.
My project is going to have a 1.5" solid top with breadboard ends and 3x3 legs (which I am planning on making by laminating 3 1x3 boards.
Is there anything I need to consider or reconsider before final cut up and glue up? Do I need to alternate grain direction to reduce risk of warping? Finish on top and bottom of table top? Is my plan for the legs going to encourage warping or twisting?
How much worrying is too much?:icon_smile: