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   BenM | Jun 12, 2003 12:09am | #1

   Can these be glued together in 18" widths?

   Yes.  Boards of that width may have a tendency to warp so you might want to consider how you will fasten them to the apron and legs.  It will all depend on the style of table you are making.  Whatever you do, don't cut them into 3 inch wide strips and reglue them.

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   robthilt | Jun 12, 2003 03:19pm | #2

   BenM

   The black walnut table top I want to make is 1 1/4"  thick by 46" X 78" in an eliptical shape.  The top will float on a 4 post vase like base without an apron.  The planks I have are air dried, and have been stored inside for approximately 1 year. They are very flat, and free from twist.  Do you have an oppinion as to a max width the individual boards should be.

   Thanks!! Bob

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   BenM | Jun 12, 2003 08:13pm | #3

   For a table 46 inches wide it looks like you only need 3 boards.  Make sure they are well matched for color.  Because the table will have no apron I would add battens to the underside of the top to make sure it stays flat; but that's only my opinion.  Post a picture when you're done.

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   Jamie_Buxton | Jun 13, 2003 02:40am | #4

   And, of course, the battens should fastened with sliding joints so that the walnut can move with the seasons.

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   fdampier5 | Jun 13, 2003 06:50am | #5

   remember not to use regular yellow glue.. they make a brown glue for walnut  It won't show as much..

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   alias | Jun 14, 2003 04:53am | #6

   garrett wade makes a high solid glue"special 202 gf high strength glue"it's boasts are the following

   1)high solids content with great intrinsic strength

   2) fills gaps

   3)glue squeeze out does not penetrate wood pores and fibers

   4) open time 10-15 minutes

   i use it for all my hard wood trim jobs and love it w/ bisquits you have a lot of integrity in the joint. my 2¢......bear

   p.s. 32.95 for a gallon

   http://www.garrettwade.com

   Edited 6/13/2003 9:58:54 PM ET by the bear

   Edited 6/13/2003 10:00:48 PM ET by the bear

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   ca178858 | Jun 14, 2003 11:29pm | #7

   That glue sounds a lot like Lee Valleys 2002GF glue which I have used with much success. Have you used both? Are they the same?

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   alias | Jun 15, 2003 04:49am | #8

   no i havent i'll look into it though cheers.......bear

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   kenewald | Jun 16, 2003 06:57pm | #9

   I think you'll be just fine if you use battens.  If the climate is such that the humidity is controlled it shouldn't be a real problem especially if the planks are encouraged a bit to stay straight. 

   -Ken

   
   

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   Edited 6/16/2003 2:51:35 PM ET by Ken

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   DaveinPa | Jun 21, 2003 03:46am | #10

   I have done some work with Black Walnut over the year. Use the dark TBII glue for dark woods but what you have to watch out for is the dust when you machine it. The dust can bother your throat and lungs because it is a "sensitizer" , meaning it can do harm your respiratory system because the wood contains Juglone, a chemical which might cause dermatitis in some woodworkers.  It bothers the he#$ out of my throat when I work with it and it last for days. So be careful.

   Dave in Pa.