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Thread: Blackwood dining table
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9th March 2007, 01:21 PM #16
Gday AB, sorry to nit pick, but how thick is the MDF? Looks like maybe 6 or 9mm MDF?
Are the area's where the mortises are to go solid? I'm probably missing something here....I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.
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9th March 2007, 01:31 PM #17
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9th March 2007, 02:19 PM #18GOLD MEMBER
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Looks good Steve . Nice Blackwood too . What about a lock-mitre bit for the mitres
PeterI've just become an optimist . Iv'e made a 25 year plan -oopps I've had a few birthdays - better make that a 20 year plan
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[quote=Auld Bassoon;475502]Instead of using solid timber for the 135 x 135 legs (which would weigh nearly 75 Kg each , and cost a pretty penny ),
I agree that the cost of the legs would be getting up but the weight should be much less than 75Kg each. Bootle gives the ADD for Blackwood as 870Kg/M3 and each of your legs would be 0.0146M3 for 800mm long legs which calculates to 12.7 Kg each
PeterI've just become an optimist . Iv'e made a 25 year plan -oopps I've had a few birthdays - better make that a 20 year plan
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10th March 2007, 07:36 AM #20
Hi Martrix,
The main MDF elements to the core are just 6mm thick, but for where the mortices will go there is an additionall 12mm thick backer 100mm long and 90mm wide. So, with the 3mm skins that makes for 21mm of depth into which to mill the mortices.
As well, each rail will be located and attached with two domino loose tenons, so I don't expect this to be an issue.
I'll have a bit of a play with the prototype leg; if it doesn't look quite strong enough, then I'll mill a big mortice, and insert a more substantial solid block into which the domino mortices will be milled.
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10th March 2007, 07:38 AM #21
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10th March 2007, 07:40 AM #22
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10th March 2007, 07:45 AM #23
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10th March 2007, 07:57 AM #24
Hi Steve,
Nice looking timber.
Your up way too early for a weekend.
Firstly I must admit I prefer solid timber - yes it's less stable and expensive but time expended is usually the biggest cost and that's a personal thing. But having said all that I do like the chunky look you are getting and it will be interesting to see the proportions of the frame.
By all accounts you seem to be getting a table that is half the mass of solid wood. With care to ensure you don't compromise the integrity and longevity of the joints you will reach a great outcome.
Looking forward to see how this project develops.Cheers
TEEJAY
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10th March 2007, 08:03 AM #25
Aaaah yes with that clear scan I see what your setting out to do.
In relation to the finish I have a couple table projects to do - dining table and dressing table. I hear and read hard shellac is a good option - has anyone other or confirming thoughts on this ??Cheers
TEEJAY
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10th March 2007, 10:35 AM #26
I was thinking 6mm MDF to hold a tenon on a Dining table !
Should have known you're well onto it and wouldn't dream of such a thing.
In my opinion, I would go ahead and glue the extra timber blocks for the mortises without even thinking.
It looks like its going to be a beautiful table with a lot of work in it, and I would hate to have the nagging thought in the back of my head "will it be strong enough"....or maybe thats just me.
anyway, I'm getting back in my box.I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.
Albert Einstein
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23rd March 2007, 08:32 AM #27
End piece slats fitted
Progress has been a bit slow, but I've made up & fitted the slats for the end pieces, the rails, slat receivers (I made all four at the same time using the same jig to ensure consistency), filler and trim rails.
I've also made up & fitted the two cauls that will support the top, plus the upper & lower stretchers.
I've yet to make up & fit the little trim pieces that echo the trim rails on each of the legs (see magazine photo to see what I mean).
The top is being made up of some eleven boards because I just couldn't find any wider than about 90mm. I've reached the stage where there are now four sections ready to be joined together.
I'm debating on whether to use breadboard ends on this top or not. On narrow tops I quite like to use breadbards, but on a wider one like this (800mm), the movement is likely to be such that the width difference from the main top and the ends will be quite obvious. Thoughts?
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25th March 2007, 06:46 PM #28
Trim pieces made up & fitted
What I first thought would be a simple job turned into a whole day's worth of fiddling and fettling - just for 32 little trim pieces that surround the trim boards on the ends and continue around the legs .
Glad that that bit's over and done with
Next up is to glue in the stretchers, then finish the top.
Some pics attached.
Comments welcome
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25th March 2007, 09:40 PM #29
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25th March 2007, 11:07 PM #30
Its looking very nice so far
About the Breadboard ends, I'd go for them rather than leave the end grain in view. I reckon they'll look good on this.
Have you checked the boards moisture? Also the time of year. From these calculations, you might be able to roughly judge the movement, and choose the best length end
I was told just to make sure the top doesnt move past the end. I think having an end slightly proud is generally accepted
Look forward to seeing more progress, cheers
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