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   jptenberg | Jan 23, 2008 07:12pm | #1

   That sequence would work, except that you will need tons of clamping pressure to get a good glue line with that much surface area.  If it were me, I would cut everything down to just a little wider 3 1/8" and about 2-3" longer than needed before glue up.  It will take longer to glue each leg individuly, but it will be easier to get a better glue line.

   Also, when you go to glue the boards, they will tend to want to slide around in the clamps dur to the relatively lagre glue surface...I usually spread the glue and drive a screw into each end of the lamination before clamping.  This will hold everything in place while you CRANK down the clamps, and use plenty of them.  After the glue is cured, take out the screws, and machine to final dimensoins.  Just make sure to put the screws in the very ends of the boards so you can cut the holes off.

   Peter

   www.jpswoodworking.com

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   blewcrowe | Jan 23, 2008 10:16pm | #2

   Any possibility you can rift saw the pieces? It's a lot easier IMO, and each side will look similar.

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   bmyyou | Jan 24, 2008 03:03am | #3

   I don't think I can come up with 3" square (or nearly 3" square) stock if I rift saw; the 10/4 piece is 3" x 6.25" x 84", so if I rift saw that piece alone the stock will likely be 3+" on one side only

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   blewcrowe | Jan 24, 2008 03:28pm | #5

   Ah, see your problem. Shame. I've done the technique you've used. Man, is that a lot of work!

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   SteveSchoene | Jan 24, 2008 06:05am | #4

   How about searching some more for 12/4 or 16/4 lumber so you can make the legs from a single piece.  Glued up legs always look like a major compromise and you are only saving something like $30-$40 give or take, depending on where you have to go for the thicker lumber.