Pocket-Joint an Outdoor Cedar Table Top? - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-28T23:21:03Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/pocketjoint-an-outdoor-cedar?feed=yes&xn_auth=noDS,
Affix a 6'' x 6'' x 1-1/…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-04-15:2900167:Comment:4202372012-04-15T23:30:07.427ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>DS,</p>
<p>Affix a 6'' x 6'' x 1-1/2'' wood stock to the underside of the board, so as to give the umbrella additional support.</p>
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<p>DS,</p>
<p>Affix a 6'' x 6'' x 1-1/2'' wood stock to the underside of the board, so as to give the umbrella additional support.</p>
<p></p> For outdoor use, you should u…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-04-11:2900167:Comment:4193432012-04-11T16:31:58.129ZJames P. Cottinghamhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JamesPCottingham
<p>For outdoor use, you should use stainless steel or Blue-Kote.</p>
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<p>For outdoor use, you should use stainless steel or Blue-Kote.</p>
<p></p> I'm planning to build a cedar…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-04-11:2900167:Comment:4195362012-04-11T05:43:26.337ZFrank Huhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/FrankHu
<p>I'm planning to build a cedar patio table using 5/4x6 boards without frames. what Kreg screws are you going to use for outdoor furniture?</p>
<p>I'm planning to build a cedar patio table using 5/4x6 boards without frames. what Kreg screws are you going to use for outdoor furniture?</p> Thanks James, yes I already p…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-04-15:2900167:Comment:1859022011-04-15T08:42:46.400ZD Shttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DS683
<p>Thanks James, yes I already planned for gaps. Maybe I will give the 'back off the Kreg Screw a bit' - a try.</p>
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<p>Thx<br></br><br></br><cite>James P. Cottingham said:</cite></p>
<blockquote><div><p>I would "float" them 'cause the changing weather and humidity would cause cracking and splits. I've read one book that suggest if you retract the Kreg screw a quarter turn, this would allow the board to expand and contract without extra stress. I've never done that so I can't say if it works…</p>
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<p>Thanks James, yes I already planned for gaps. Maybe I will give the 'back off the Kreg Screw a bit' - a try.</p>
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<p>Thx<br/><br/><cite>James P. Cottingham said:</cite></p>
<blockquote><div><p>I would "float" them 'cause the changing weather and humidity would cause cracking and splits. I've read one book that suggest if you retract the Kreg screw a quarter turn, this would allow the board to expand and contract without extra stress. I've never done that so I can't say if it works or not.</p>
<p>Another thing to do is make sure you have gaps between the boards for the same reason and also to allow water to run off the boards.</p>
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</blockquote> I would "float" them 'cause t…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-04-11:2900167:Comment:1844722011-04-11T16:20:46.346ZJames P. Cottinghamhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JamesPCottingham
<p>I would "float" them 'cause the changing weather and humidity would cause cracking and splits. I've read one book that suggest if you retract the Kreg screw a quarter turn, this would allow the board to expand and contract without extra stress. I've never done that so I can't say if it works or not.</p>
<p>Another thing to do is make sure you have gaps between the boards for the same reason and also to allow water to run off the boards.</p>
<p>I would "float" them 'cause the changing weather and humidity would cause cracking and splits. I've read one book that suggest if you retract the Kreg screw a quarter turn, this would allow the board to expand and contract without extra stress. I've never done that so I can't say if it works or not.</p>
<p>Another thing to do is make sure you have gaps between the boards for the same reason and also to allow water to run off the boards.</p>