TheChad1


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Re: How to Use Bamboo for Fine Furniture

I just finished a rolling butcher block that I made from 3/4"-three ply solid core plyboo. I used traditional dado and rabbet construction. I also screwed the joints together for added support (as there was no back on the piece in my design). I hid the screw heads using wenge plugs.

The joinery worked out exactly as expected. There was some warpage when I cut the dado's on one side. As soon as you cut into the 1/8" veneer the boards bow to that side.

Everything else worked beautifully...router, sanding, finishing, drilling. Also, use a triple chip blade when cross cutting to avoid splintering.

posted: 1:23 pm on May 25th