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bob mcgill

 
Subject : thick table top
Posted : 2005-12-06 3:59 PM
Post #32622
I am bidding on a dining room table to be veneered in ribbon mahogany. The top and base are to be 2" thick. The edges will also be veneered with 1/4' radiused corners. To keep the weight of the table down, I am thinking of using some type of honeycomb product for the substrate. I am looking for sources for the substrate and information on proper veneering techniques for this type of substrate.


 
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Darryl Keil

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Subject : RE: thick table top
Posted : 2005-12-06 7:49 PM
Post #32623 - In reply to #32622
Bob,

A couple of suggestions. Do a search on this forum for "honeycomb", I think you will find a lot of information. Also, there is a book from Taunton Press called, I think, "Dinning Tables". It walks you through a project using a honeycomb core. If after looking at this information you need more specific help feel free to post again here or call me at 207-725-0935.

You can get honeycomb from this web site, just go to the accessories page.

Sincerely
Darryl Keil


 
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Richard

 
Subject : RE: thick table top
Posted : 2005-12-06 9:53 PM
Post #32624 - In reply to #32622
Hi, Bob,

About a year ago I was comissioned to build a large coffee table that was all constructed of 2" thick material. The client had some connections in the maritime arena, and I ended up building the table on a foam core that is used in ship building. I skinned the foam core with 1/4" mdf and veneered as usual. It resulted in very lightweight and fully rigid panels. If you are interested in knowing more, e-mail me and I can look up the specifics on the product, and who sells it. It is available in various thicknesses. My address is richardbrewer1@yahoo. I always like to offer help on this forum, because I always get such good advice here.


 
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tim borys

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Subject : RE: thick table top
Posted : 2006-02-02 2:37 PM
Post #32783 - In reply to #32624
Hey Richard,
Tried your e-mail but it came back. I'm interested in this thick core material you used. Could you post a supplier name or some info. Either that or e-mail me at timborys@mts.net
thanks,
tim
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