I have seen several tables that I really like the way the tops are made. The tops are made with rectangular pieces of wood that are somehow joined together like bricks would be staggered. I am a novice woodworker and building some furniture I would like to try this on? Does anyone know what this kinda top is called and what method of joints it uses. Also if you do know all of this, is joining one in this manner a hard task?
2006-11-26 12:44:37 · 4 answers · asked by james_spader_jr 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
There are 2 things that come to mind by what you described. One would be inlaid work, the other would be solid wood blocks glued together. Both can be a bit tricky, especially if you do not understand the properties of wood that can make this kind of project a success or failure. If you glue solid blocks of wood, arranged like a checker board with rectangles instead of squares, using the smallest pieces possible works best. Keep in mind that wood will always shrink and swell with changes in humidity. Using smaller pieces reduces the amount that each piece can shrink/swell, giving the glue a much better chance of holding the wood together without cracking or splitting. In this design, do not put a border or frame around the rectangles. No wood or glue is strong enough to prevent the frame from splitting out. Sealing the wood with finish will reduce the amount of shrinking or swelling, but noyt stop it completely.
If you use vaneers to inlay the rectangles, then you can put a border around the vaneered part. You have to use a stable backer board for the vaneered part, like plywood or particle board. Use thin vaneers, 1/16 inch or less. Using thin vaneers allows the glue to hold the vaneer in place and fight the shrinking/swelling of the vaneer pieces. Thicker pieces of vaneer can shrink/swell and break loose from the backer board, or cause the backer board to warp. If you have more questions, drop me an e-mail. I have been making custom furniture professionally now for 16 years.
2006-11-26 13:07:12 · answer #1 · answered by tmarschall 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, didn't see the match, so like 90% of your question is irrelevant to me! Well, Arsenal and United, they're both great attacking sides, and I don't think you can fairly pick one over the other. Both teams have the ability to be world beaters, but both equally have the ability to flop on the day. Don't write off United with the likes of Tevez, Rooney, Ronaldo, Nani and now Berbatov. Give them time and they will be unbeatable. So no, Arsenal are not the best *attacking* side, but neither are United. And congratulations on your table topping Aminda. Enjoy it! ;-) Capaz De Todo xxx♥♥♥xxx
2016-05-23 06:51:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pieces are glued together in a clamp (all four sides) and then the final shape is cut. If you places the pieces on a piece of plywood and glued this also, it would be incredible strong.
2006-11-26 12:51:54 · answer #3 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On masonry, the most common style of brick pattern is called 'running bond'. This might be the style you're talking about.
2006-11-26 12:48:30 · answer #4 · answered by FRANKFUSS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋