9x9" Padauk

[jbrowning]

So I am looking at doing a puzzle that will be roughly 8.75"x8.75" and 1/2" thick. I am wanting to do this on Padauk. I am not seeing any Padauk that is that wide. How would I go about making one that large? Put two 5"x5" boards together? And if so would I use biscuits and a joiner and glue? I am afraid 1/2" thick isn't thick enough to biscuit and joiner it together. But please tell me if I'm incorrect.

 

Thanks

Jim

[dgman]

Do you have a jointer? Biscuits are not necessary. As long as you have straight, flat and clean joints, all you need is a good wood glue and clamps. Titebond II or Titebond III will do the trick. Yes, you can joint 1/2" wood on a jointer. You can also do it on a router table with shims. Look it up on YouTube.

If properly done, the glue joint will be stronger then the wood.

Will this be a stand up puzzle or a tray puzzle? If it is a stand up puzzle, 1/2" is not thick enough. You will need 3/4" or thicker.

[oldhudson]

I agree with Dan, no need for biscuits. And in a puzzle project (although I've never done a puzzle) I would think they might show?

 

In addition to jointer or router table, you can joint stock with a hand plane. Google 'jointing with a hand plane'.

 

Good luck with your project. I got a nice piece of padauk for Christmas from my daughter, I'm looking for the right project.

[orangeman]

I have glued up 1" thick padak, tigerwood, and canarywood with tightbond II and often you can't see the glue joint. But need a straight clean surface as mentioned before.

 

I recently glued up two pieces of lacewood 3/8" x 4" x 4" to make a 3/4" x 4" x 4" piece for puzzles. I was amazed that the glue joint is not visible to the naked eye when I cut a small dinosaur puzzle.

 

It's too bad you don't live in the Atlanta area. I can buy all the padauk I want for $8/bf or less. The last piece I bought was 1" x 10" x 10' with very nice coloring. Had to have them cut  it  into 5' lengths so I could bring it home.

[Scrappile]

I glue 1/2" thick pieces to together often for scrolling pictures.  It work fine.  I'm wondering if Pakauk. may be a little oily and maybe you should wipe the seams with acetone or alcohol before gluing.   Just a thought.

[Sparkey]

You can buy it on line at Ocoochh Hardwoods up to 11 inches wide. They have 1/2" by 8" by 2' for $17 and 3/4" by 8" by 1' for $8.75.

[jbrowning]

Do you have a jointer? Biscuits are not necessary. As long as you have straight, flat and clean joints, all you need is a good wood glue and clamps. Titebond II or Titebond III will do the trick. Yes, you can joint 1/2" wood on a jointer. You can also do it on a router table with shims. Look it up on YouTube.

If properly done, the glue joint will be stronger then the wood.

Will this be a stand up puzzle or a tray puzzle? If it is a stand up puzzle, 1/2" is not thick enough. You will need 3/4" or thicker.

 

No I don't have a jointer, just a biscuit joiner. No this isn't a stand up puzzle, it is one that lays down. So would I just glue the sides together and clamp them together for overnight? Of course cleaning them both and making sure they fit together well.

 

Jim

[orangeman]

Jim,

 

Your dilemma would give many of us a golden opportunity or excuse to buy a new tool

 

 

 

bb

[Scrappile]

That is what I would do. 

[dgman]

No I don't have a jointer, just a biscuit joiner. No this isn't a stand up puzzle, it is one that lays down. So would I just glue the sides together and clamp them together for overnight? Of course cleaning them both and making sure they fit together well.

 

Jim

Yes, as long as you have clean, square and flat edges. Apply an even bead of glue to each board. Use a glue brush or your finger to spread the glue evenly across both surfaces then clamp them together. Wait till the squeeze out tacks up, then using a chisel or a small putty knife scrape off the squeeze out. Let dry overnight then sand to clean up the joint.

You might want to do a test run on some scrap to get the feel for it before trying on you expensive wood.

Once the glue sets up, the joint will be stronger than the wood itself.

[jbrowning]

Jim,

 

Your dilemma would give many of us a golden opportunity or excuse to buy a new tool

 

 

 

bb

 

I'm all ears.....I haven't bought a new tool since Sunday. I think I'm due.

 

Jim

[Lucky2]

Jim, for short pieces like these, I just glue them together edge to edge using carpenters glue and clamps. I don't usually bother jointing small pieces like these, the edge on the pieces of wood probably are square enough.

Len

[rdatelle]

Jim, I glued Padauk together before when making collapsible bowls. Just glued them together with no problem. You might also want to flip your boards so the end grain is going in opposite directions which keeps the board from bowing in the middle.  Good luck.

[amazingkevin]

Do you have a jointer? Biscuits are not necessary. As long as you have straight, flat and clean joints, all you need is a good wood glue and clamps. Titebond II or Titebond III will do the trick. Yes, you can joint 1/2" wood on a jointer. You can also do it on a router table with shims. Look it up on YouTube.

If properly done, the glue joint will be stronger then the wood.

Will this be a stand up puzzle or a tray puzzle? If it is a stand up puzzle, 1/2" is not thick enough. You will need 3/4" or thicker.

News i needed tohear ,thanks!