Hi all,
I got some great walnut slabs from a friend and am working on them for some coffee tables. Pretty big stuff, maybe 60" long, 24" wide, and 2"+ thick. Some big checks and splits, but working around those with some bow-tie keys/epoxy/etc. I built a router flattening jig and got both sides nice and flat. A couple days later there is not a pretty noticeable cupping in the center of the piece. I checked and moisture level is around 7%, so this seems strange that this should be happening. Anyone have any advice/thoughts? Help!
I got some great walnut slabs from a friend and am working on them for some coffee tables. Pretty big stuff, maybe 60" long, 24" wide, and 2"+ thick. Some big checks and splits, but working around those with some bow-tie keys/epoxy/etc. I built a router flattening jig and got both sides nice and flat. A couple days later there is not a pretty noticeable cupping in the center of the piece. I checked and moisture level is around 7%, so this seems strange that this should be happening. Anyone have any advice/thoughts? Help!