Joints

[Bernie Weishapl]

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]

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]

Bernie -

I find using a couple of biscuits in between the two boards help in the assembly and alignment.

[Steve Cox]

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]

Long grain to long grain....just glue!