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   scott_murray | May 06, 2001 10:52am | #1

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   Lee,
   I'm all for mixing wood, but I would suggest, strongly, you get a copy of Bruce Hoadley's "Understanding Wood". He does a pretty thorough job of covering specific wood movement (per species) and ways to deal with it. I think it's a book any serious woodworker should own.

   the rev

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   LeeB | May 07, 2001 04:25am | #2

   *Thanks for the advice Rev. Already have the book. I understand that wood moves,hence my question, just not sure about joinerto deal with movement on a three sided object. Had planned to glue up panels for the backs, but don,IIknow if they can be joined without the piece tearing itself apart. Any ideas? Lee

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   InterestedOnlooker | May 07, 2001 01:23pm | #3

   *A traditional corner cupboard (which can be quite large) would have shiplapped or tongue and grooved sides and back since the only thing that shows is the very front of the casework. Of course, this compensates for the movement of the wood.

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   Ron_Brese | May 07, 2001 02:39pm | #4

   *b From the Workshop of Ron BreseLee, I have done several of these. As to dealing with wood movement on these type structures, it is far easier than a four sided box. The components that make up the front are usually small enough that the areas joined cross grained are not going to move in large enough increments to cause joint failure. The wall return portion of corner entertainment cupboards can be larger than that of one made for storing delk ware, however it is joined to the area of the piece that creates the shape of the cupboard and if made in solid wood it will be moving also. The back boards as mentioned earlier by Interested Onlooker will need to be T & G, or shiplapped and applied with space between the mating edges to allow for the movement that will occur in the piece in which they are attached. There are two such pieces featured on my home page. If looking at those will help, just click on my user name to access the link to my site.Ron