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What are people's views on how far the spacing should be between fixings in breadboard ends on table tops?
My technique is to find the centre, this takes the 'fixed' dowel, and then every 6 to 9" I put in a 'moveable' dowel -- ie it's fixed in the breadboard, but the flange on the boards is slotted so they can move. My current project is 75" long by 38" wide but has a different twist in that the side boards and ends are 1 1/2" stock, but the centre boards are 3/4". I anticipate different movement in the two thicknesses which may have to be accounted for.
Here's a thought - how about solid fixing the thick stock around the outside, but letting the thinner stock move. rather like a solid raised panel? This should avoid the usual problem with the breadboard only matching up exactly with the sides at certain times of the year/humidity levels. How much movement should be allowed for? When making raised panels in New England I used to allow up to 1/2" per foot on 3/4" stock (based on experience), but that much could be a problem for a 38" wide table.
Thoughts?
My technique is to find the centre, this takes the 'fixed' dowel, and then every 6 to 9" I put in a 'moveable' dowel -- ie it's fixed in the breadboard, but the flange on the boards is slotted so they can move. My current project is 75" long by 38" wide but has a different twist in that the side boards and ends are 1 1/2" stock, but the centre boards are 3/4". I anticipate different movement in the two thicknesses which may have to be accounted for.
Here's a thought - how about solid fixing the thick stock around the outside, but letting the thinner stock move. rather like a solid raised panel? This should avoid the usual problem with the breadboard only matching up exactly with the sides at certain times of the year/humidity levels. How much movement should be allowed for? When making raised panels in New England I used to allow up to 1/2" per foot on 3/4" stock (based on experience), but that much could be a problem for a 38" wide table.
Thoughts?