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Table legs glue up for turning.

4/29/20       
Scott

I am building some table legs for some tables, the legs are going to end up about 8” diameter once finished on the lathe.

My plan is to glue up maple stock to create the blanks. I am planning on using some stock that I have laying around, most is 4/4, some 6/4. Some of the stock are narrower boards, only 5 inches wide so I am planning to have a few ljoints that will be in the center or close to the center.

I have though this through in my head and I don’t see any issues, however I am not an expert at wood turning so was wondering if anyone else sees any issues.

Thanks and I hope everyone is staying safe out there.

4/29/20       #2: Table legs glue up for turning. ...
David R Sochar Member

Solid? If so, they are likely to develop cracks. You would do better if they were hollow, hexagonal or octagonal. They will also be lighter.

The 6/4 may work if your cuts /design is not too deep.

Draw in section longitudinally to see what thickness is needed.

4/30/20       #3: Table legs glue up for turning. ...
Scott

David,
I will try upload a picture of my end goal.
Thanks for the info.

4/30/20       #4: Table legs glue up for turning. ...
David R Sochar Member

Most certainly build hollow, or else it may crack. You could break the turning into 3 components - top, middle and bottom. The top and bottom (8/4 x 8.5" x 8.5"?) would be turned on the faceplate, and the vase shape would be tapered hollow hexagonal, spindle turned.

If you just want to gang up lumber and glue, it will split in time. Of course, turning will be slow since it will be off center no matter what you do. The splits will happen, probably in several places and fairly soon. Solid is not viable, just not done. Your experience could be different than everyone else's.

4/30/20       #5: Table legs glue up for turning. ...
Tom Gardiner

I was just asked to quote the same table in weathered grey. I would think that a solid glue up of basswood would be more stable and less likely to crack. Turning it wouldn't be as crisp though.

4/30/20       #6: Table legs glue up for turning. ...
rich c.

Lay it up like barrel staves. If you are worried about getting good joints all the way around, glue it up in two halves. Joint each half and do one final glue.

4/30/20       #7: Table legs glue up for turning. ...
TonyF

Basswood may not be as "crisp" as maple in turning, but there is no detail in that leg that calls for "crispness". Possibly the bead, but I think sharp tools would overcome any deficiencies that basswood may present. David makes a good point about assembling three components, you would do well to consider that.

Basswood is available in large thicknesses, is both inexpensive and light in weight, and you will find very few wood species that have less seasonal movement.

Unless you are building a project with a natural clear finish on maple, I would consider using basswood. Glue it, turn it, and go.

Hope this helps.
TonyF

5/2/20       #8: Table legs glue up for turning. ...
Russ

Website: http://www.mr-moulding-knives.com

Here are just a few of the many options we have to support David's reply. Maybe they can give you a few ideas to help you.

All the best
Russ @ MR

https://www.mr-moulding-knives.com/mould

5/2/20       #9: Table legs glue up for turning. ...
Scott

Thanks for the help. I guess the pieces would have to be quite thick if glued up like barrel staves??
David,
Quite often my experiences are different than everyone else’s, but hey, in due time I get over it.

5/2/20       #10: Table legs glue up for turning. ...
rich c.

No the stock would not have to be quite thick. You could taper 1/2" thick stock if you wanted to, it would just take a lot of them!

5/2/20       #11: Table legs glue up for turning. ...
rich c.

Just to clarify. When I said barrel staves, I meant with the grain running vertically. Like using a 2x6 with the width running from the center to the outside diameter.

5/4/20       #12: Table legs glue up for turning. ...
David R Sochar Member

Draw the part in full size, section thru the center. Also, draw the top of the 'cylinder' and the bottom.

I see tapered staves, probably 8/4, six of them. The cap and base are separate, faceplate turned. That is the easy part.

8/9/20       #13: Table legs glue up for turning. ...
Ian

I've done many jobs just like the one you are doing from solid stock. If you have adequate clamping surface are/ pressure it should not be a problem. Titebond 2 works well as long as it's inside


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