[Jewelry making - Article 00234] - Re: [Orchid] Working area for heavier tasks

[John Donivan]

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>     but have a friend that cut old hardwood pallets (end grain up) to
>     his specific length (a friend with a table saw helps), and formed
>     his block using Gorilla glue and drywall screws as clamps. He loves
>     it 

    If a person were to want to do this: It's WAY easier, and plenty
    strong enough, to use 1 1/2" boards - side grain instead of end
    grain. If you want a quality job don't clamp it. Drill each board in
    the same place, countersink the two outer boards to fit, and put
    threaded rod through it every 12" or something, depending on the size
    of it. Then the two real outer boards go over that, basically a
    facade. The problem with doing this isn't the boards or assembly,
    it's that you really need a planer to finish it down in the end. Been
    there, done that: 4' x 8" picnic table and bar to match..... 

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