Dave H Posted May 6, 2021 Report Share Posted May 6, 2021 13 hours ago, Coop said: Lipstick on a pig? Are we talking glue joints or my ex wife? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sapling111276 Posted May 6, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted May 6, 2021 So... After cutting the center glue line that I felt was too gapped for my liking, I sent both halves through the jointer and even did a few passes through the planer to clean up some of the digs I put in the wood while handling them. This time around, when I glued the center line, the gap seemed even all the way across the joint. I used cauls to keep the boards from moving and then clamped the top everywhere I could fit a clamp. May have been overkill, but I had the clamps to spare. I know, I know. Usually we say you can never have enough clamps or that you never seem to have enough, bit I did. I pulled the clamps off, cleaned up any squeeze out I couldn't get to while gluing up and then sanded everything down. I know where the joints are because I made the piece, but they are almost unnoticeable to the naked eye. Can't wait to see the finished product. Thank you all for the chance to eat popcorn while you guys scrap over a long lived debate, and for all the knowledge and suggestions you gave. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BillyJack Posted May 6, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 6, 2021 I usually clamp about every 12" if it's a typical panel I will just try fit and check the joints out . If it's a large important top like a 36"×144" using 8/4 I'll dry fit it using the clamps to verify tight joints... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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