Reply by John Ormsby

Posted on table top grain orientation

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#1 posted 1750 days ago

Putting a breadboard along the sides, perpendicular to the top boards, along with stiffeners parallel to the breadboard about 4” to 4 1/2” in from the edges should give it the stability you are looking for. You could also use the stiffeners in the design as a skirt around the table.

-- Oldworld, Fair Oaks, Ca

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