daddy_tindell Posted April 18, 2015 Report Posted April 18, 2015 Good morning everyone... Had a buddy ask if I could make some coasters for him..well I was going to cut in maple and back with walnut and then put cork feet on...would it be better to sandwich cork between the layers and just not waste my walnut as backer. Is the cork neccessary if I finish the coaster good? Quote
Dan Posted April 18, 2015 Report Posted April 18, 2015 I have made coasters with and without cork. I finished the wood with poly and have used them for almost 10 years with no trouble. I suggest making sure the grains are perpendicular to minimize cupping. The cork does help prevent the glass from sliding on the coaster. BTW, I love using maple and walnut together. It provides great contrast. Good choice. amazingkevin and Scrolling Steve 2 Quote
amazingkevin Posted April 18, 2015 Report Posted April 18, 2015 These sound interesting to see! Quote
daddy_tindell Posted April 18, 2015 Author Report Posted April 18, 2015 Nothing crazy fancy and like anything it isn't perfectly round..but here is the first one of 7 that my friend wants for a justice league wedding..lol Travis 1 Quote
LarryEA Posted April 19, 2015 Report Posted April 19, 2015 LOL, Quite unique. Look 'Super' to me. But that's not an answer to your question. The cork is to stop sliding of the coaster. Your problem is potential warping. A change in atmosphere, temperature and humidity, may cause wood to warp. 'cause these coasters are going to go thru changes, (hot coffee, cold tea...etc) Sandwich two pieces cross grain (like plywood) will in most cases stop any warp. Quote
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