ejh Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 I'm looking at making a pastry board (see the the attached picture) made of maple. This type of pastry board has a lip on the front bottom to catch the counter top as you roll dough across it. What sort of joint would be best suited for this? Is a butt joint -- which is what it looks like they used in the picture -- enough? I don't have a doweling jig but maybe this is a good excuse to get one. Note that there is a similar lip on the top-back but this is to prevent spill off so I don't think the joint is as critical as the front-bottom one. Thanks, --ejh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 A butt joint might be sufficient; after all, a rolling pin is designed to roll. I'd probably use a spline because they are easy with a table saw (or router with a table or edge guide) and I like them. Dowels, biscuits, or Dominos would also work. You could go crazy and make a box or dovetail joint - but only if you really want to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin57 Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 It's the same joint as your board will be (assuming you'll be gluing up a few narrow boards as shown in the picture), so a butt joint will hold it. Also, I wouldn't use a yellow glue since this will be washed. I'd use titebond III ....better safe than sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iSawitFirst Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Ditto on the Titebond III and butt joint. A few dowels or plugs would add character. Brass plugs would increase its value and your culinary status. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejh Posted March 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Cool, thanks for the help guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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