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wood movement question
I am planning on making a pair of glass top end tables and need some advice
on wood movement. I intend to use cherry for the tables. The top will be 1 1/2 by 3/4 with a half inch rabbet to hold the glass. The inset will be 1/2 inch thick plate glass, about 17 x 19. What I am looking for is some advice on the clearance I should allow for wood movement around the glass, which will be sitting on the rabbet . Also, is 1/4 inch enough to support the glass or should I plan on a thicker top, say 1 1/2 by 1 inch which will give me 1/2 inch on the rabbet? The glass is heavy enough that it doesn't need anything except its own weight to hold it in place. As I'm still a novice woodworker, up to about 50/50 sawdust and product, so any other suggestions, recommendations are welcomed. Thanks for your help Jerry |
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