Sal Cangialosi
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I am building chest that will use 14" flat panels in a frame on its sides and top. to keep weight down and maximize the use of walnut hardwood, I thought it would make sense to glue up 1/4" thick panels. The first attempt suggested that glue up is difficult with the joint bowing from clamp pressure. I can deal with this by minimizing pressure and using something to hold the joints down; but I am concerned that the glue joint may not be strong enough.
I am considering moving to 3/8" thinck and trying to add biscuits. Before doing so, I thought I would ask you all first.
Are 3/8" panels too thin for use in a frame?
Is there a greater chance of failure from wood movement with thin panels?
Are there better ways to create the light weight panels?
Thanks
Sal
I am considering moving to 3/8" thinck and trying to add biscuits. Before doing so, I thought I would ask you all first.
Are 3/8" panels too thin for use in a frame?
Is there a greater chance of failure from wood movement with thin panels?
Are there better ways to create the light weight panels?
Thanks
Sal