"stoutman"
I am starting a cherry table project this weekend. I just got back from
the lumber yard $250.00 for the lumber. I am semi-copying the design from
a catalog (thanks for the dimensions Ethan Allen!!. (By the way the table
sells for $1,200.- Ouch!)

For the legs the Woman wants them 2.5" at the top and tapering down to
some dimension to be determined. I am going to laminate 3 4/4 boards to
get the required width. I have never done this before. Here is how I
plan on doing it:

Rough cut to width and face joint all joining faces. Apply glue and clamp
the **** out of it. Clean one edge, joint and rip other side etc.

Is there something I need to really pay attention to in doing this
lamination? Is it easier than I think? I think I am worried about seeing
small voids between laminations after I rip to width.
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Small voids are usually the result of too few clamps and too much pressure.
(With the assumption the wood surfaces are flat.) Cauls will help.

Layout the taper before you glue. Position the layout to get the best grain
pattern and avoid getting too close to the glue line. Or taper the legs
then apply a 1/8" veneer over the sides with the glue line - this will leave
a small glue line close to the edge.

Dave