robjeffking Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 would like to join a mitered corner for a detailed box without any nails or hardware. Would dowels work at 90 degrees if I drilled the hole extra deep before the mitered cut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 May be easier to use a biscuit if you have a biscuit joiner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robjeffking Posted July 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 no biscuit joiner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robjeffking Posted July 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 I guess Ill make 4 90 degree corners and use clamps or ratchet straps the joint will be about 8 inches tall I see ths as the only way to apply equal pressure to the entire height, but any othe ideas would be welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddg Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 You can use a spline in the joint, and keep the mitered corners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMadson Custom Wood Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 If it's a small enough box that won't get a lot of rough use, a mitered joint with just glue will last a long time. Otherwise, I like Doug's spline idea. Could be done easy enough on a table saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robjeffking Posted July 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 thanks for the idea Ill post back the the results I have a test piece glueing up now (glue only) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robjeffking Posted July 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 Ok here's a pic of the look Im going for with other structure in between the box tieing the sides together Im hoping glue will be strong enough if I do have to use splines I cannot let 1 side of it penetrate the triple bead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fransikaner Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 Rob, it sounds as though you are thinking of inserting splines through the vertical into the horizontal plane. Have you considered the inverse - inserting the splines horizontally through the vertical plane at the corners? I think that would do the trick if you elect to strengthen the joint and not detract from your triple bead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robjeffking Posted July 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 Dont think I can pull off the horizontal spline. The glue is holding up as of this morning I always lean towards overbuilding projects for added strength nothing gives me more pride than saying "that ain't going nowhere" but in this case I have to say "l think it will be alright" :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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