| Arts and Crafts Dining Table: Stretchers |
From "Woodworking"
episode DIW-203 |
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Stretchers are designed to secure and stabilize the table. Each stretcher traverses the length of the table to fit snugly in the mortise. Note: Note: Project plans may be viewed with  Materials: 2 long pieces of wood
Hacksaw
Sliding compound miter saw
Wooden template
Drill
Hammer
Sharp chisel
Small pieces of scrap wood
- Determine length of stretcher by determining the distance between the two ends. Add extra space for the width of the end pieces and the amount that will protrude through the mortise. (Host Bruce Johnson added 1 1/2" for the thickness of each end and 1 1/4" to protrude through each mortise.)
- Use a hacksaw (figure A) to remove excess wood at top and bottom of stretcher and allow it to fit the dimensions of the mortise. (The mortise on Johnson's table is 3-3/8", so he removes 1-1/8" from the top and bottom of the wood.)
- To thin the width, use sliding compound miter saw to make sequential cuts on each side (figure B) until enough thickness has been eliminated. Tip: Leave a little extra wood to allow for thinning during sanding.
- Create a template to cut square openings in both tenons and to allow for uniform rounding of corners. Trace aroudnd template onto wood's surface (figure C).
- To remove wood and create the squared opening, begin drilling in center of traced area. Use drill slightly smaller than traced area and make a series of holes to remove excess wood (figure D).
- Use hammer and sharp chisel to square off the opening, taking care to prevent the removal of too much wood.
- Sand the stretchers -- including openings -- smooth, and dry fit into mortises to check progress (figure E).
- To finish, use scrap wood to fashion small wedges (keys) that will fit into the small opening and brace the stretcher (figure F).
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