Ok, is it possible to frame a table top (say 22x46 in) with a different species of wood? What about wood movement? Is veneering the only way to go?
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I'm currently making a framed table. The center is veneer over MDF since the MDF has no movement. The table will be edged with mahogany. Biscuits on the joint edges and splines on the long sides between the center and the framing. The center will be about 12 x 48.
It's possible to limit the problem of differing movement by using certain attachment methods such as dovetail cleats, or elongated mortices. Using glue and/or pins judiciously, you can allow for quite a bit of movement. Check out some "breadboard" joinery methods. Tom >Subject: Framing a table top?
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