"stoutman" .@. wrote in message
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If it was me, I'd rethink things a bit. I can get 10/4 and 12/4 cherry
at my local place. I'd do my best to purchase the thickness I'm aiming
for on the legs rather than using a glued-up leg. For the amount of wood
I'm guessing we're talking about for the legs, the cost difference would
only be about $20 if I bought it at my local place. Even if you figure
in scrap and the fact that you might not be able to buy a piece exactly
the size you need, even if it was $40 more it would be worth it (IMHO) to
not have to deal with having a glued-up leg. I did just this on a cherry
coffee table.

todd



The thickest my lumber yard carries cherry is 8/4. Believe me, I would
rather NOT have to do laminations if it was avoidable.


Hopefully this piece is going to be around long after we are gone. Take the
time to do it right and purchase the correct wood. I order lots of wood
that I can't get locally. Two of the best for cherry are

http://www.hearnehardwoods.com/
http://www.grofflumber.com/