Al Rodecap
07-07-2022, 2:00 PM
I have a couple of projects under way that I'm looking for suggestions on.
Project 1 - I have to create/modify a set of 24" louvered oak bi-fold doors to fit a 56" opening. My plan is to trim the door sides and then glue oak to the sides to make those 28" (56" overall). My question is do I use biscuits, do I spend the funds on a Domino system, or what? I've looked at the biscuit system and have concerns on accuracy of cut and stability. The domino system looks to be more accurate and repeatable as what I want to have in the end is not to have to veneer or do any unnatural acts to get the door surface smooth. Cabinet scraper to remove glue is good but I still need to figure out what kind of glue to use that won't preclude staining.
Project 2 - I need to join boards to create an 18.5' piece to go over a set of windows and have the joint or joints look decent. Do I use biscuits to reinforce, domino's or what kind of a joint would you suggest to do this? The boards will be 3/4" x 4 1/2" x 18.5' when completed. I have tried to find a single piece that long and no mills cut to that length. This is trim but fortunately doesn't have to be moulded.
Suggestions are welcome.
Thanks
Project 1 - I have to create/modify a set of 24" louvered oak bi-fold doors to fit a 56" opening. My plan is to trim the door sides and then glue oak to the sides to make those 28" (56" overall). My question is do I use biscuits, do I spend the funds on a Domino system, or what? I've looked at the biscuit system and have concerns on accuracy of cut and stability. The domino system looks to be more accurate and repeatable as what I want to have in the end is not to have to veneer or do any unnatural acts to get the door surface smooth. Cabinet scraper to remove glue is good but I still need to figure out what kind of glue to use that won't preclude staining.
Project 2 - I need to join boards to create an 18.5' piece to go over a set of windows and have the joint or joints look decent. Do I use biscuits to reinforce, domino's or what kind of a joint would you suggest to do this? The boards will be 3/4" x 4 1/2" x 18.5' when completed. I have tried to find a single piece that long and no mills cut to that length. This is trim but fortunately doesn't have to be moulded.
Suggestions are welcome.
Thanks