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Bernie Weishapl
01-28-2005, 1:50 PM
I am needing to make a piece of oak that is 1/2" X 14" wide X 27" long. I have two pieces that I can put together side by side to make this up but was wondering if I should use a joint to join them? I have been told just to glue and clamp them, also to finger joint them or to tongue & groove them. Also what type of glue is best? I have been using Elmers Wood glue and it seems fair but wondered if there was better. Thanks again.
Bernie
Dave Richards
01-28-2005, 1:56 PM
Bernie, if the the edges are straight and square, there's little need to cut a joint to assemble them. The glue joint will be stronger than the wood.
Jonathan Szczepanski
01-28-2005, 2:29 PM
Bernie -
I find using a couple of biscuits in between the two boards help in the assembly and alignment.
Steve Cox
01-28-2005, 2:33 PM
If the edges are straight and square there is no need for any joinery. Elmers will be fine as far as glue goes.
Mark Singer
01-28-2005, 4:04 PM
Long grain to long grain....just glue!
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