Initially I wanted to do a concrete top for my table, but then I got the second egg. I'm not sure I want something that heavy. I've decided to do cedar.
Rough dimensions will be 6.5' long, 2.5' deep and the table top will be waist high. I have a couple questions:
1) will the 6' span be strong enough to support two larges? Each egg will be situated about 8" from the left and right side to maximize table space in between.
2) I planned on doing 1x4" or 1x6" planks length-wise for the top, with about 1/8" space between planks. I know cedar moves. Which direction does it move? With the grain or perpendicular to it?
3. Does cedar take stain well?
4) after staining, does spar urethane cover stain well?
thanks for the help
Rough dimensions will be 6.5' long, 2.5' deep and the table top will be waist high. I have a couple questions:
1) will the 6' span be strong enough to support two larges? Each egg will be situated about 8" from the left and right side to maximize table space in between.
2) I planned on doing 1x4" or 1x6" planks length-wise for the top, with about 1/8" space between planks. I know cedar moves. Which direction does it move? With the grain or perpendicular to it?
3. Does cedar take stain well?
4) after staining, does spar urethane cover stain well?
thanks for the help