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Roger S. Barga

 
Subject : Edge banding for round tables
Posted : 2004-01-07 1:59 AM
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Recently I've been trying my hand at constructing radial matched veneered tables with decorative marquetry. When constructing a square table I usually mitre cut a border of solid wood. For round tables, however, it seems a bit more complicated. For my first attempt I simply ripped a strip of solid wood 1/8th of an inch thick and edge glued this to the round using a band clamp. The result was OK but seemed to detract from the radial match and marquetry work (it certainly didn't add anything to it). I would appreciate hearing how others would apply edge banding to a veneered round table.

Thanks,
Roger



 
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Anton Gerner

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Subject : RE: Edge banding for round tables
Posted : 2004-01-07 2:25 PM
Post #31182 - In reply to #31181
I know what you mean, I recently posted a question re how to edge an oval coffee table. Veneer is definetly the way to go in my mind. I think you don't want to detract from the design in the top and a thin veneer edge (with the grain running vertical) will always look best. If possible you should also try to match the grain to the top.

Good Luck

Anton Gerner


 
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Darryl Keil

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Subject : RE: Edge banding for round tables
Posted : 2004-01-07 7:48 PM
Post #31184 - In reply to #31181
Roger,

Many times I will use a two ply veneer edge banding so it blends with the top as Anton said. I have also found a fairly thick solid edging can work as well if done right. For a 12 way radial I often cut 6 segments out of around 1" wide solid wood so that each section covers exactly two segements of the radial veneer. To give it a clean look between the veneer and solid I drop in an inlay which does the trick quite nicely, sort of framing out the veneer. The extra wide solid also allows me to put a nice shape on the edge.

Sincerely
Darryl Keil


 
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Don Stephan

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Subject : RE: Edge banding for round tables
Posted : 2004-01-07 7:49 PM
Post #31185 - In reply to #31181
Another option would be to edge with solid wood, adding 2-4" to the diameter of the table. Several steps, involves three router templates, but the process is well described by Kim Carleton Graves in his book "Dining Tables" published by Taunton Press. That is the approach I plan to try, as it would allow almost any type of shaped edge (bull nosed, round over, tapered, ...).


 
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Steve Jenkins

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Subject : RE: Edge banding for round tables
Posted : 2004-01-08 6:02 PM
Post #31186 - In reply to #31181
I have done both solid edge and veneered edge. The solid edge has the advantage of being more durable While you can match the top with a veneered edge like this crotch mahogany table with 2 leaves.
http://www.stephen-jenkins.com/images/table02.jpg
This is anigre with a maple edge.
http://www.stephen-jenkins.com/images/table17.jpg
Steve


 
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Roger S Barga

 
Subject : RE: Edge banding for round tables
Posted : 2004-01-12 3:07 AM
Post #31192 - In reply to #31181
Thanks Everyone, I've picked up a few new ideas to try and a book worth tracking down. Steve, you make beautiful tables. Your anigre table is simply stunning - it makes me dizzy looking at it. Thanks for all your suggestions.

Roger


 
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Brian Gray

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Subject : RE: Edge banding for round tables
Posted : 2004-01-21 9:53 AM
Post #31211 - In reply to #31181
I learned this from Paul Schurch, and it's my preference.

Take some stock that compliments the top, and cut it into strips across the grain about 1/16th" thick. (cross-grain just looks much better to the eye.)

So here's the next problem....you've got thin strips cut cross-grain....if you barely bend them, they will easily break.

Solution? Apply filiment tape to one side, and then bend away.

Apply them slightly proud to the top and bottom, then sand or plane flush. Paul uses gorilla glue for this, but I prefer a standard PVA.

I just finished up a table in this manner...any way of posting pics here?


 
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Darryl Keil

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Subject : RE: Edge banding for round tables
Posted : 2004-01-21 9:21 PM
Post #31213 - In reply to #31211
Brian,

This site really doesnt have picture capacity, but if you have a web address where the picture can be posted that would be a solution for allowing folks to take a look.

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Darryl Keil
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