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gluing butcher block (post #169240)

grovercc on Tue, 10/18/2011 - 16:39
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I am making a butcher block with kiln dryed lumber.  The end grain will be on the surface.  Each block will be 1.5" X 1.5".  I want to put a solid wood strip "border" on each end (2 sides).  This strip would be approximately 3/16th of an inch thick.   

Is there a cross grain issue?    I could cut the strip into 1.5 X 1.5" pieces and glue it on, but i would rather use one piece.

would really appreciate a response.

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On the veneering forum at (post #169240, reply #1 of 1)

by DonStephan in reply to grovercc [original] on Tue, 10/18/2011 - 17:24

On the veneering forum at vacupress.com it's often suggested that veneer thicker than 1/8" should be treated like solid wood.  You might consider making your border a bit thinner.