Originally Posted by
Dominik Dudkiewicz
You guys are probably right, but right or wrong, I will stick with traditional mortise and tenon for anything that I really need/want to stay together, particularly in exterior applications. Just a personal preference - not based on any experience with domino's failing. Although I have seen glue fail in exterior applications, eg. laminated legs (with both polyurethane and Titebond III) so now also only use solid stock for any outdoor piece. Although I'm sure it also has a lot to do with the specific timber species and the level of exposure as well as finish choice. The only certainty for me is that solid stock and traditional joinery won't fail - everything else is a risk (for me and in my experience), even if only a small one.
I also enjoy traditional joinery. My Domino 500 only really sees use for alignment and light-duty joints where I'm in a real hurry.
Cheers,
Dom
Dom, with those big doors I am guessing they weighed a fair bit. Any idea how much per door? How many hinges did you use and what kind? I have never even thought about building something like that so would love to learn a bit on what it took.
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