Domino question

[guitar_ed]

Hi,

Maybe even a new question.  Hopefully.

Anyways, if I have a narrow piece of wood, say 1/4" thick, between two other pieces, is their any reason that I can not make a through hole in the narrow piece, insert the dominos, glue and clamp it?

It should work.  Or am I missing something?

Thanks,

edg

 

[Kev]

Nope ... that's perfectly doable, just make certain you get your depths sorted out and you'll be fine!

 

[Bohdan]

As long as you allow for the correct domino depth in all three pieces it should work fine.

 

[guitar_ed]

Thanks guys.

edg

 

[Wuffles]

And watch those fingers!

 

[Birdhunter]

It sounds like you are cutting the mortise in the multiple pieces all at the same time.  I would be sure the multiple pieces are perfectly aligned and well clamped before cutting. The side-to-side cutter action could mess up the alignment if the pieces get loose.

 

[rvieceli]

I think I would glue the 1/4 inch piece to one of the larger pieces first and then cut the domino mortise into the combined piece. I believe that would be a safer and more accurate approach

 

[Kevin McConville]

I think I would glue the 1/4 inch piece to one of the larger pieces first and then cut the domino mortise into the combined piece. I believe that would be a safer and more accurate approach

Good suggestion, if you have concerns about aligning the 1/4" piece to one of the main pieces then consider attaching it to a sacrificial piece and then separating, or even put the domino slot in a wider piece of the accent material and then cut your 1/4" strip from it.  Lots of options I'm sure you'll get the one that works for you.

 

[Holmz]

One could clamp the 1/4" thick piece in place.

 

[Kev]

One could clamp the 1/4" thick piece in place.

... and even lock it with the first domino!

 

[sancho57]

Plus add a sacrificial piece to avoid tear out and you should be goo