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Message: <blockquote data-quote="clogs" data-source="post: 1569262" data-attributes="member: 34143">Bingy man,just done the same with Oak planks.....I just place the glue in the slots and usually get a good squeeze out..keep the biscuits dry...dont wait to long before assembly....plus alternate the clamps, under and over and they dont need to be extremly tight....just a good nip......wipe off the glue when wet or when nearly, dry scrape/cut off with a chisel....Warning ...depending on the thickness of the boards sometimes the biscuits will echo thu to the surface...so a def good sanding will be required....Plus remember to mount the table top on/in slots for the screws...this allows for the t/top to expand and contract with heat and humidity.....never really had a prob with oak cupping...do ur best thats all I'd worry about...2 trains of thought and I dont know whats best....those board with a def grain pattern....alternate the grain and use in the middle with the clear boards on the outside edges ...or the complete reverse.....someone will be along soon with more knowlege....lastly have u checked to see if they are really dry.....plus I always acclimatize the boards to the room where they will be used.....often taking a few months to get the job done.....</blockquote>

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