Red Oak & Black Walnut coffeetable #3: getting closer to being finished

Coming right along! Depending on what the wood is doing now, that is, how much moisture it’s holding, would determine how much of an overhang you’d use. I don’t think you’d want the top to expand past the ends of the walnut…

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

Based on information found here and here, your top may move up to about 1/2” over the seasons. If we consider that it’s probably at it’s widest at this point, this top may shrink in the winter, so even if you cut the ends flush with the top you’d probably be safe. Do what appeals to you!

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

Thanks for the info Dorje,
It’s looking more and more like I’ll need to get a membership to Fine Woodworking since I can’t view anything without one. But, the sescond pdf article was very informative and before I do too much more serious woodworking I’ll probably need to get a moisture meter. Well, based on many answers I believe I’ve decided on the method and style I’ll use to get the black walnut onto the table, so ya’ll will be seeing some pictures of a completed project, hopefully sooner than later.

-- "Who but a fool would discard seeminly useless parts? To keep every cog and wheel is the first precaution of intelligent engineering" -- Aldo Leopold

LOOKING GOOD!

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