I am making a cherry and curly maple top for a blanket chest. I am using cherry for bread board end. The curly maple has a two inch tenon going into the cherry ends. Does anyone have an opinion concerning the use of cleats to keep the top stable? Thank You
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What do you mean by "stable"? If you mean you want to prevent cupping the breadboard ends will do that. If you mean preventing the top from expanding and contracting due to changes in humidity then nothing will work. You have to allow for that in the design. I'm sure you already know that the breadboard end should only be glued at the center tenon and there should be sufficient room at the ends (for the other tenons) to allow for movement.
I did mean cupping. I was not sure it meaning the bread board ends would suffice in doing the job thanks for your help. Doug
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