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12th April 2013, 09:57 PM #1New Member
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Need advice on a table I'm working on
Hi everyone. I'm new to woodworking and to this forum. I am currently working on a table. The table itself is designed to be collapsible and portable. I have designed the top and middle rails to collapse and fit into the center portion of each leg. I have also cut a cross joint for the middle stretcher.
My question is on stability. I realized that once I fit it all up, the rails tend to move on its own. (the wood is not as fitting as I hoped it to be). I did a test piece on using a dowel system to 'lock' the joints in place. Before I start to drill holes and revamp the table. Can I ask if anyone has a better idea for this project?
Thanks in advance for all replies.
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12th April 2013, 11:09 PM #2
Need advice on a table I'm working on
Could you shim out some of the joints? Perhaps cut a thin strip of timber - maybe even from a contrasting colour - and pack to the joints that are loose?
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13th April 2013, 05:38 AM #3
Medaman,
it may be too late for this idea. But knock-down tables generally use things called Tusk Tenons (about 3/4 way down the page) the wedge holds things together tightly.Dragonfly
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13th April 2013, 02:08 PM #4New Member
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Oh thanks for the chart of joints. Yar it is too late for that. So I'm looking for alternatives now. Thanks for the replies though!
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