That subject line sounds like a group for people who’ve lost valuable coffee tables…. Anyway I’m taking a few 6/4 boards of maple and making a 60in x 30in x 18in tall coffee table. Plan is to do miter joints, in that waterfall style. Maybe adding some 1in walnut or padauk splines.
With a table that long, should I add additional support?
thanks!
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I don't think you need to. Your lumber is pretty thick, 6/4, so it shouldn't sag over just 60" (probably less based on the placement of the legs). I am guessing that is why you wanted to add extra support. I think your greater concern should be warping across the grain.
I have just completed a 60"x24" desk top of 4/4 white oak with 2" waterfall edges on 4 sides. It is plenty stiff. No further support is needed.
Great—saving time and lumber is just fine by me. Much appreciated, Beasley and bilyo
In my opinion, I don't think you need to. Have you ever asked yourself if is coffee acidic? I have. Coffee is slightly acidic but actually comes in at about a pH-scale of five, which is slightly less acidic than beverages such as beer, orange juice, and even soda. If you want to make it less acidic, simply adding the milk, you can make coffee less acidic. Milk works especially well in dark-roast coffee, which is generally lower in acidity to start with. I hope that I gave you a piece of good information. https://crazycoffeecrave.com/is-coffee-acidic/
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