Questions tagged [expansion]
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Enclosing an MDF sheet in 4x4 Cedar
I am building a headboard for a bed, and want to put an MDF sheet inside a dado in 4x4 cedar boards, as shown in the image:
Should I make the MDF free floating in case it swells? Or glue it to the ...
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Solutions to stop a glued up panel from flexing
I glued up a panel using these 24" long cedar boards and because of the length (56") If I pick up the panel on one side, it flexes and feels like it's going to break on one of the glued ...
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Leg placement on L-Shaped Desk
I am building an L shaped office desk from white oak or hickory boards joined together. The top will be assembled from joining multiple boards together with adhesive and sanding them down to make 2 ...
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Expansion of wood countertop with built in bookshelves resting on it
We are installing some cabinets with built in bookshelves and like the look and durability that a hardwood countertop would provide.
Our question is how to replicate the example installation above and ...
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How can you design a solid wood floor that allows for expansion without gaps between the boards?
If every board is nailed down on one side of each board, then gaps would open between each board when they shrink. Dust and debris would fall into cracks and any liquid spills would get between the ...
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