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Originally Posted by Okami
Here's a way I like to join boards:
Two boards (Cherry) here, for a shelf. marked 1 & 2 on the top faces and an X on alternating faces.
I'm using my Bevel-up Jointer, with a nice sharp 25 degree edge, and the Jointer Fence (Veritas). The Fence is set as square as it can be (my fence isn't totally flat  )
By keeping the X's on the fence side, any "off square" won't effect the join.
After planning the edges, they are as smooth as silk.
I use this clamping jig all the time for board glue-ups. I don't know where I'd be without it (probably spending all my time flattening and sanding glue-ups  ) This jig clamps and keeps the boards flat.
As You can see, the glue up is totally flat. When the glue-up comes out of the clamping jig, it just requires a couple of swipes with the bevel-up jointer, and it's practically ready for finishing.
Cheers!
Okami  |
Those are some great curlys. I would say that you really know how to sharpen & tune a plane!
Did you use Domino tenons (I think I remember that you have one) on the board edges or just butt them together?
That is also a pretty slick glue-up fixture -- what brand is it?
I'd like to see more of your bench, did you build it yourself? I'm collecting ideas to build one.