stability

dimensional stability of mulberry

I got some mulberry in short log form a while back (maybe a year, tops, but less than that I think) and I turned some of down into spindle blanks. The ones I rounded have stayed round, and a couple are so small that they are very nearly if not completely dry. The size doesn't seem to have...
- CarvedTones
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- Apr 28, 2010
- dimensional mulberry stability
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Wood
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Dimensional Stability of Plywood

Plywood is supposed to be dimensionally stable, but for general construction use the manufacturers recommend using "H" clamps on the edges and ends of 4' x 8' sheets (like for roofing) in order to allow for expansion. :no: I'm going to use some birch/maple plywood for a floating frame &...
- Jeff
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- Sep 26, 2008
- dimensional plywood stability
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Wood
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Stability of stick laminated board

I am using a piece of pine board that is made up of aproximately 3/4 in sq sticks edge glued together to form a plank. I is the stuff thT Lowes sells. I plan to use it for a counter top on a kitchen base cabinet that I am using as an office work station. My question relates to the likelihood...
- BJChaucer
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- Nov 18, 2006
- board laminated stability stick
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Wood
Does the thickness of wood help stability?

Recently I let my son-in-law use my shop for a project and he planned a 1 by 12 board down to a little less than 3/8" thickness. I think he did this just because he liked the sound of my planner. I told him this was a mistake because the thinner board would cup and twist more with age than the...
- macdaddy
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- Sep 19, 2006
- stability thickness wood
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Wood