Hardwood

[Jo Anne]

If a project calls for 1/4" hardwood (or any thickness really) by 12" wide, how do you get that dimension? I looked online and the dimensions are around 4 or 6 inches wide. Do you glue the wood together?

[JimErn]

IMO 1/4" is too thin to edge glue, but I reckon there are those more talented then me who do it.

try

https://ocoochhardwoods.com

they have 12" widths for most species

[Fedido]

I am by no means an expert in this, however; I will give my two cents worth and expect change back. You may be able to glue two six inches together. You might be able to mend it to a piece on the back as well, then fill the crease with wood filler. You will have more than 1/4, but will give it added strength. There is a biscuit jointer. I have never used one, but am confident it is too thin for that. Is there an option for going thicker? If so, I would mend two pieces together with a third. Just my thoughts. 

 

Hendo

[dgman]

If you don’t have the equipment to mill yout own wood, then getting it online from Ochooch is your best option. For me, I am able to resaw, joint and plane and glue up board as needed.

[Scrappile]

Another option is https://www.cherokeewood.com/ I use them as much a possible, but, they do not have all the verities that Ocooch has.  But I have had great service from both places.  Cherokee is a little closer to me.

[Wilson142]

I have  edge glued 1/4" wood together with some success. It's hard to find the correct clamping pressure so the pieced don't try to stand up like a tent but using a flat edge on the top and bottom helps. I wouldn't try this if structural integrity is needed. You do need to make sure the edges are straight and true and a jointer is really preferred.  I am buying some Leopard wood this week from Wood Workers Source because it's on sale this month. I need pieces between 8 and 12 inches and they only have narrow widths. They say they can (for a fee) straight line rip the pieces and I'm hoping the edges will be true enough to glue. My advice, if it doesn't break the bank, give it a go. After all, "can't" is three fourths "can".

[OCtoolguy]

1 hour ago, Scrappile said:

Another option is https://www.cherokeewood.com/ I use them as much a possible, but, they do not have all the verities that Ocooch has.  But I have had great service from both places.  Cherokee is a little closer to me.

Paul, I agree on Cherokee. If you call Chris and talk to him he will do custom milling for a slight extra charge. They don't offer 10" walnut in 1/2" thickness but he did it for me. I forget how he charged me but it was fair. I think he just charged me for a S2S x 48". Not sure.

[jollyred]

Here is a video showing one way to edge glue thin wood.  

I have used a similar method of applying pressure along the edges, but I used a cawl along the joints to keep them flat.  Using the tape would be a lot easier.  I actually applied pressure with wedges instead of the cam clamps, didn't have any.

Tom

[Scrappile]

Gotta say, I glue up 1/4" and 1/8" quite often for scrolling.  Have not had one fail yet.  I wouldn't do it if I was making furniture or projects that needed a lot of strength, but we are talking scoll saw pieces here.  The clock I am building I have 1/4" and 1/8" in many pieces edge glued together to get wide enough pieces..

[munzieb]

1/4 inch has some challenges but it is doable. I've used 6" wide panels of oak, padauk and bubinga. I have a glue line blade for my table saw and trim off the least amount for a good working edge. My bench vice has a tab to work with bench dogs. I'll use blocking to make it fit.  I'll try to match up the best edges and then lay down some wax paper, apply CA glue, place another piece of wax paper and then add a weight on top. I have a 15# curling weight that works fine. This will prevent any bowing. I use a straight razor blade as a scraper to clean up any squeeze out. I have not done this with any structural panels. Give it a go with some scrap pieces to see if it works for you.

[tomsteve]

ive edge glued 1/4" successfully. however, it didnt start as 1/4". it started as 3/8"-1/2"then planed to 1/4" after glue up.

the only way i seem to be able to have 1/4" wide boards not cup without doing a glueup is using quartersawn

[Ron Johnson]

You could dado the two boards on a table saw, router, or a hand planer. You shouldn't dado more than ⅓" of the thickness of the board to maintain the strength. 

Edited February 28, 2020 by Ron Johnson

[LarryEA]

Search for a lumber mill or sawmill near by where you live.

Gluing wood together is not easy.  

Go to a local hardwood store like ACE,   Tru Value,   Atlas...

.(Not a Lowes or Home Depot)

and ask them what they can order for you.