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    Join Date: Mar 2015

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    Default Timber preference for a plinth?

    I have bought a TD160 off here and having looked and read a few threads I fancy making a plinth. What timber is preferred I presume hardwood and are there any recommended dimensions thickness etc.

    Dave

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    They're sprung, and hollow so the choice of wood doesn't really matter. You can dampen the inside and underside of the plinth if needed.

    I would go with a hardwood that you find attractive, and looks good with the rest of your gear.

    You can change the dimensions of the plinth to match any arm you want, and finish it however you want.

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    Excellent thanks I'll dig through some bits and see if I have anything suitable.

    Dave

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    I've made a few plinths using various hardwood timbers but the best for me is a nice piece of American black walnut. It cost around £30-40 on eBay depending on the grain. This one was my best and I still to this day regret selling her


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    I agree, some hardwood should work nicely because of the extra weight.

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    I would use a combination of woods glued together. This helps with reducing resonances. Looks good and also makes it easier to construct since you can avoid having to use a router!

    Geoff

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    Quote Originally Posted by nuff View Post
    I've made a few plinths using various hardwood timbers but the best for me is a nice piece of American black walnut. It cost around £30-40 on eBay depending on the grain. This one was my best and I still to this day regret selling her

    Beautiful table. I like how you pulled out the grain on it. How did you finish it? Walnut it my favorite too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nthall View Post
    Beautiful table. I like how you pulled out the grain on it. How did you finish it? Walnut it my favorite too.
    Thanks Nathan,
    I rubbed in a dark mahogany stain into the grain and sanded while it was wet. By doing this you leave only the stain in the grain. Then its just 3 or 4 coats of Danish oil with a rub down in between coats.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nuff View Post
    Thanks Nathan,
    I rubbed in a dark mahogany stain into the grain and sanded while it was wet. By doing this you leave only the stain in the grain. Then its just 3 or 4 coats of Danish oil with a rub down in between coats.
    Is the rub down for you or the plinth
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    Quote Originally Posted by paulf-2007 View Post
    Is the rub down for you or the plinth
    For me! it's hard work all this staining lark!

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