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Al Navas posted on the forum topic Joinery – WHY and HOW? in the group Tutorials / how-to: 2 years, 1 month ago · View
Mitered butt joint –
1. Any special requirements?
2. What is needed to make it durable?
3. Do you use it at all?Al Navas posted on the forum topic Joinery – WHY and HOW? in the group Tutorials / how-to: 2 years, 1 month ago · View
I would add the following: 1. Simple is right! But it needs some kind of help, as you suggest, hoody. 2. If possible, I use pocket screws plus glue on the end grain. The secret is to apply a thin layer of glue to the end grain, allow it to absorb into the end grain, [...]
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hoody posted on the forum topic Joinery – WHY and HOW? in the group Tutorials / how-to: 2 years, 1 month ago · View
I’m in..! As to the questions posed: 1. I would only use it on “quick & dirty” projects, like bird houses. It is uncomplicated and fast to achieve. 2. Screw and epoxy glue for outdoors projects, rather than just nail and glue. Mainly due to the rust factor here. End grain screwing needs all the [...]
Al Navas posted on the forum topic Joinery – WHY and HOW? in the group Tutorials / how-to: 2 years, 1 month ago · View
Butt joints———
1. WHY would we use this joint in woodworking?
2. HOW would we make it work, rather than self-destruct?
3. Is it a viable joint?
4. Requirements for a good butt joint
Al Navas posted on the forum topic Joinery – WHY and HOW? in the group Tutorials / how-to: 2 years, 1 month ago · View
I will kick it off, with the following list. As the topic title suggests, we should focus on the WHY and the HOW: 1. Butt joints 2. Mitered butt joints 3. Mortise & tenon 4. Tongue & groove 5. Half laps 6. Doweling 7. Biscuits 8. Pocket holes 9. Dados 10. Rabbetts 11. Dovetails: through, [...]
Al Navas started the forum topic Joinery – WHY and HOW? in the group Tutorials / how-to: 2 years, 1 month ago · View
I hope this will be a topic we discuss extensively. Whether by hand or using hand tools, it is a fascinating topic. It holds the key to the longevity of our projects.
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Al Navas started the forum topic Always use a sacrificial wood piece to coax edges together in the group Tutorials / how-to: 2 years, 2 months ago · View
I didn’t, and damaged a board already glued up
. Had to prep a new board, rip the damaged one,and replaced it.
