HOW I GLUE UP MY TABLE TOPS - PROCESS FOR BEGINNERS

I promised a bunch of you that I would show you how I glue up my tops for my tables. This is a process that can be simplified for beginners if you get your lumber yard to help you out by surfacing two-four sides for you. That takes care of a lot of the hard work for you.

If you have a planer and a jointer already, then make sure to surface all 4 sides to begin this process.

TIP ONE -There are lots of ways to accomplish this and I am in NO WAY saying I have the best method, this is just how I do it. I DONT EVER USE POCKET HOLES FOR TOPS AND HERE IS WHY, I have found that pocket holes dont allow for wood movement and end with table tops cracking or warping from the pressure the pocket hole creates. I had to redo several tops the first year I started my business due to this. So now I use Z clips to attach the top and glue and strong joints to create the tops. The glue and biscuits (if you use them) allow for movement throughout the year. ALL WOOD MOVES through the year with the weather. It WILL expand and contract.

TIP TWO - Lumber. I try to always buy DRY and straight lumber. Wet lumber will continue to dry while in its permanent space and can result in shrinkage, huge bows, twists, and cracks as it dries. If you like to buy your lumber at big box stores make sure to use a Moisture Meter like this - https://amzn.to/335BC6C

Lumber should be less then 12% moister at most, I never get anything more then that because you will see lots of change.

MATERIALS
For this video I am using 6/4 Furniture grade pine (which means 1.5” thick),

Titebond 3 waterproof glue - https://amzn.to/332tm7w

Ryobi #20 biscuits -https://amzn.to/3jSysKl

Z clips-https://amzn.to/3m0cWp0

Spyder tools blades are all linked here-
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Spyder-10-in-60-Tooth-Carbide-Miter-Saw-Blade/1001864322
Pipe clamps - https://amzn.to/2GBUp1W

TOOLS
Biscuite jointer - https://amzn.to/3lZhPOP

Circular saw - https://amzn.to/2R2IVGy

Speed square - https://amzn.to/31ROhcQ

Measuring tape - https://amzn.to/2Y8NCTf

Blower https://amzn.to/3jN29w8

Ceiling mounted cord - https://amzn.to/3bBA5t4

SAFTEY
Madgid glasses - https://amzn.to/331SFX0

RZ mask - https://amzn.to/2PTeB16

ISOtunes ear protection - https://amzn.to/3axBW06


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