Halp! Can't find 12/4 for legs...

patrick conroy · 2004-11-10T22:00:30+00:00

My next "design" calls for square legs 2 1/2" with a steeeeeeeeeeeeep taperover their 35" length.I'll be dipped in doo-doo if I can find 12/4 *anything* here in Denver.Does anyone have a tip/tiplet for making these legs out of a something else?I'm crappy @ veneering, so I'm unlikely to go there... When I glue together4/4 stock or 8/4 stock the seam is very visible - and this table is going tobe in a prominent location, so I'm not thrilled about that either...What do you guys do when you need something that works like 12/4 but can'tfind it?Or maybe I should just turn off the shop lights and go in to read the newissue of FWW.

Nov 10, 2004 22 Replies

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Mike 21 years ago

I thought this was standard practice, with the exception that a lock miter joint is now popular for preparing the mating surfaces. Am I mistaken?

Cheers, Mike

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patrick conroy 21 years ago

My only concern was the steep taper, I've planned. I did not want to risk cutting through one side and exposing the joints.

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Mike 21 years ago

For some reason, I didn't see that part of your post until a second or two after I hit "send"; then I wondered if I was on the right track. I guess it might depend on your definition of steep. :-) Good luck and please let us know how it works out.

Cheers, Mike

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