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Leon[_5_]

Scott Lurndal wrote:
writes:
Do you see any problem putting decking type screws between slats when makin=
g a cutting board. This would be done to help hold it together while gluein=
g and for added strength and resistance to bowing. I seem to have trouble w=
hen I just clamp everything. It gets bowed. my plan would be to pre drill h=

It would probably be better to first identify _why_ your cutting board
bows when you clamp it. Could be the material is too thin, or more likely,
your boards aren't square.

When gluing multiple pieces, 10+' you have to apply a lot of pressure to
insure all joints get squeezed tightly shut. This will make even BESSEY
kbody and cabinet master clamps to bow.