Crimson0087 Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 I want to build a table like this. I have some almost 2 inch thick oak to use as the arm rest around the perimeter of the table. My question is what is the best and most secure way to attach these 4 perimeter pieces while also accounting for wood movement. Should I just do a butt joint with dowels as I have a great doweling jig? Should I do a mitered joint and just glue the two together? A miter with a spline? Or should I do a mortise and tenon with a dowel to allow for movement? Any advise is appreciated. There is link to image Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 The rails don't look all that wide maybe 4"-5". You could do all of your methods and be ok. Bridle joint is another possibility and is the one that is used on the wood whisperer guild project. If you are looking to build this table that project could be well worth your money. I'd probably go splined miter if i was building the table. Wide miters can be difficult to get to close evenly as 45 degree angles can be tricky. If you are confidant on nailing the miters a M&T butt joint would be my 2nd go to. Dowels would also work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted April 29, 2021 Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 I'll toss in one more option. A bit of a challenge, but super strong miters. See this post and thread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted April 29, 2021 Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 As long as these pieces are, they will be extremely difficult to cut on your table saw. I would consider using half lap joints cut with a hand held router. And as @Chestnutmentioned, Marc’s project would be well worth the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted June 15, 2023 Report Share Posted June 15, 2023 You shouldn’t have any problems with the mitered frame. It would be an interesting place for a dog one.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted November 13, 2023 Report Share Posted November 13, 2023 So how is this coming along? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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