Festool built box newel with cool clamp system
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woodbutcherbower
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'Invisible joinery' ??????
It has two huge seams down its length where he's just a nailed a plank onto the rear, plus obvious joints between the face grain of the board and the totally different grain on the edges of the 90-degree pieces he's glued to each side, plus a bunch of holes from the nailer. What's wrong with cutting 45-degree bevels along the edge of each component to give a seamless result all round?
It looks OK from space. My customers wouldn't tolerate that.
It has two huge seams down its length where he's just a nailed a plank onto the rear, plus obvious joints between the face grain of the board and the totally different grain on the edges of the 90-degree pieces he's glued to each side, plus a bunch of holes from the nailer. What's wrong with cutting 45-degree bevels along the edge of each component to give a seamless result all round?
It looks OK from space. My customers wouldn't tolerate that.
Packard
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It is not carrying any load. To wrap the post I would just rip miters along the lengths of four equal width boards, use tape and glue and fold. Less than half the work, better looking and just as functional.
He became a victim of the tools that he loves. He loves the Domino and he loves the miniature block plane, so he is going to use both if he can.
The right way to approach this project (or any project) is to analyze the strength required, study the ways to achieve the required strength, and pick the one that looks best for the amount of work required.
Fold and glue is going to be the easiest and best looking. Small glue blocks, not really needed, can be added to make the craftsman feel better.
The 3/4" to 3/4" miter will have slightly more than a half inches (0.503") of face grain to face grain glue surface width, and the same amount of end grain to end grain glue surface width. A decently strong joint for a decorative wrap.
It is better to be in love with results and not so much in love with the tools.
The clamps did look useful, but not for this project.
He became a victim of the tools that he loves. He loves the Domino and he loves the miniature block plane, so he is going to use both if he can.
The right way to approach this project (or any project) is to analyze the strength required, study the ways to achieve the required strength, and pick the one that looks best for the amount of work required.
Fold and glue is going to be the easiest and best looking. Small glue blocks, not really needed, can be added to make the craftsman feel better.
The 3/4" to 3/4" miter will have slightly more than a half inches (0.503") of face grain to face grain glue surface width, and the same amount of end grain to end grain glue surface width. A decently strong joint for a decorative wrap.
It is better to be in love with results and not so much in love with the tools.
The clamps did look useful, but not for this project.
woodbutcherbower said:
The only option I had was to make a three-sided post so I slip it over the existing structural post. I chose the hardwood edging so it would be more durable as the customers would be placing items under the landing and bumping the post. They are very happy with the results of the entire project.
Packard said:
Thanks for your input. I did consider using the mitre technique but wanted something that would withstand abrasions from vacuum cleaners, boxes and other things stored under the landing. I do like the method of marrying hardwood edging to plywood as it makes a much better project than iron-on edging.
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