Breadboard Ends Why and How
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Cross-grain construction tends to freak out most beginning woodworkers, but its a viable construction method in many cases. Wide tables and chest lids often employ breadboard ends to keep things flat, as well as cover end grain. If its done right, expansion and contraction problems can be nearly eliminated. There are many methods to attach breadboard ends, but only a few actually accomplish the primary goal of keeping things flat. []

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