"Adam" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> -> How are biscut joint slots cut?
With a plate joiner - a handheld tool that cuts slots for biscuits. You can
also buy a router bit to do the job.
>
> -> For joining two pieces of MDF at 90 degrees should biscut joints or
> dowel pins be used?
Either one. Doweling jigs are generally cheaper to buy, or easy to make.
> -> How are rabbet joints cut? (I assume a router table is required)
In terms of power tools, a table saw, a router, or a jointer will do the
job.
>
> Thanks.
You're welcome.
Brian.
>
> --adam
Larry Jaques <novalidaddress@di\/ersify.com> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> [snippety-do-dah]
>
> Hand Tool Classics consists of 2 paperback books: "The Handplane Book"
> and "Classic Hand Tools" in a decorative cardboard slipcase. Published
> by Taunton, they're well-made books and are profusely filled with
^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^ ^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^ ^^^^
> color photos written by an experienced woodworker and writer for FWW.
^^^^^ ^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^ ^^ ^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^
You misspelled, "tool porn of the highest order"
HTH.
Chuck Vance
On 5 Jul 2004 06:16:40 -0700, [email protected] (Conan The Librarian)
calmly ranted:
>Larry Jaques <novalidaddress@di\/ersify.com> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
>
>> [snippety-do-dah]
>>
>> Hand Tool Classics consists of 2 paperback books: "The Handplane Book"
>> and "Classic Hand Tools" in a decorative cardboard slipcase. Published
>> by Taunton, they're well-made books and are profusely filled with
> ^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^ ^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^ ^^^^
>> color photos written by an experienced woodworker and writer for FWW.
> ^^^^^ ^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^ ^^ ^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^
>
> You misspelled, "tool porn of the highest order"
Grok that.
> HTH.
No ACK for the $15 gloat? Pffffft!
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"Adam" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> -> How are biscut joint slots cut?
With a Plate Joiner. Some get away with a slot cutter bit on a router
although this dill not work every where that a Plate Joiner will.
>
> -> For joining two pieces of MDF at 90 degrees should biscut joints or
> dowel pins be used?
I would go with Biscuits. Dowels are harder to align properly and the
thickness of the material between the surface of the MDF and the hole for
the dowel is thinner than if a slot is cut for a biscuit. The material
would probably be weaker as a result.
> -> How are rabbet joints cut? (I assume a router table is required)
With a router and rabbet bit or a table saw with a dado blade. You do not
necessarily need a router table to cut the rabbit with a router. It would
probably be easier holding the router.
> Thanks.
>
> --adam
Adam wrote:
> -> How are biscut joint slots cut?
With a biscuit joiner, sometimes sold as a "plate joiner".
>
> -> For joining two pieces of MDF at 90 degrees should biscut joints or
> dowel pins be used?
Since you had ask about how the slots are cut, it's reasonable to assume
that you don't have a biscuit joiner. If you're doing this once then go
with the dowels (you might want to get a set of "dowel points", which help
in aligning the holes), if you're going to be doing a lot of it or are
looking for an excuse to buy a tool then spring for the biscuit joiner.
> -> How are rabbet joints cut? (I assume a router table is required)
There are numerous options--router in table, hand-held router with rabbeting
bit, table saw, radial arm saw, jointer, rabbet plane, even chisel if
you're patient and careful.
>
> Thanks.
>
> --adam
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On 3 Jul 2004 22:07:15 -0700, [email protected] (Adam) calmly ranted:
>-> How are biscut joint slots cut?
Usually with a biscuit joiner. (Note the correct spelling.)
>-> For joining two pieces of MDF at 90 degrees should biscut joints or
>dowel pins be used?
Biscuits.
>-> How are rabbet joints cut? (I assume a router table is required)
With routers, table saws (dado head), chisels, rabbet planes,
fillister planes, etc.
Look for woodworking books at your local library. See Groggy's
Glen of Gore (located at the following URL) for good titles:
http://woodworking.homeip.net/wood/reference/books.htm
As a gloat, I just found Garrett Hack's pair of classics at Hamilton
for $14.95 + $2.79 s/h via www.half.com (more are available at that
price, too, so hurry!) and they arrived in yesterday's mail. First
perusal gave me a "Wow, am I going to have a field day with these!"
feeling. I'm starting in on "The Handplane Book" this morning after
working my butt off yesterday. Today's a day of rest and reading.
Hand Tool Classics consists of 2 paperback books: "The Handplane Book"
and "Classic Hand Tools" in a decorative cardboard slipcase. Published
by Taunton, they're well-made books and are profusely filled with
color photos written by an experienced woodworker and writer for FWW.
---
Chaos, panic, and disorder--my work here is done.
http://diversify.com Comprehensive Website Development
On 3 Jul 2004 22:07:15 -0700, [email protected] (Adam) wrote:
>-> How are biscut joint slots cut?
>
With a biscuit cutter. This is a tool with a small round blade that
plunges into the wood. Fast and easy. The slot could be cut with a
router, but this is more difficult.
>-> For joining two pieces of MDF at 90 degrees should biscut joints or
>dowel pins be used?
Dowel pins are good, and biscuits are better for MDF. Barefaced
housing joints work just as well as dowel pins for MDF, and easier to
make.
>
>-> How are rabbet joints cut? (I assume a router table is required)
A rabbet joint can be cut using a table saw, a router, or (sometimes)
a jointer. I prefer the table saw with a dado blade, although a dado
blade is not absolutely necessary.
"Adam" <[email protected]> wrote in message
...
> -> How are biscut joint slots cut?
Can be done on a router talbe with a special bit, or wiht a plate joiner
tool. (about $150)
>
> -> For joining two pieces of MDF at 90 degrees should biscut joints or
> dowel pins be used?
I'd use biscuits.
>
> -> How are rabbet joints cut? (I assume a router table is required)
There are rabbeting bits for routers. Table would be easier, IMO, but not a
requirement.
Can be done an a table saw also, using a dado blade. .
Ed