Jerry_in_SD Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 I was watching a Doucette and Wolfe video where they wrap the solid wood top of this chest with a mitered hardwood frame. I was wondering how they deal with wood movement doing that. I always understood that wrapping a hardwood panel in hardwood was a no no and would subject that panel to split. Even though they only wrap three sides, I would think that the glued on frame could still cause the panel to split. Is there something I don't understand here? http://youtu.be/ZzXwmqxMbxs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 I have seen 3 sided edge trim put on the end grain sides using sliding dovetails. That lets the miters a the front stay closed and the top move as needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 (edited) The solid top is almost always run with grain along the front of the piece. In this orientation the majority of movement is from front to back and not side to side. With the back open, risk is not eliminated but is minimized. Watched it again. The bottom is no less wrapped than the top. The front is shown in clamps being glued. I would suspect the sides use less glue and maybe some trim nails to allow them to wiggle a touch. Edited September 15, 2015 by C Shaffer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Great video! I don't usually read YouTube comment for obvious reasons, but that issue was raised by one viewer. Their response:"We only glue the first few inches of the molding on the side allowing the case sides to expand and contract. We allow for wood movement on all of the pieces we make. Thanks!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 There is what is said...and what is not. "Only glued the first few inches" leaves a lot unsaid. For a reproduction, I would think pin nails of a cut variety would be included. For a piece with less riding on it, I might screw the back from the inside of the case with an elongated hole. Just thoughts as I am an over thinker by nature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Th guy has some serious plane skills! I love watching their videos. They make me want to push myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry_in_SD Posted September 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Thanks, I missed the YouTube comment. Still a bit of a mystery to me. The joints looked pretty tight for not being glued all the way. I would expect the joint to gap at some point. Guess that is why they make the big bucks and I hack in my garage.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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