My apologies; I just want to brag! Box Mitre Joint

[Stephen B]

[size=13pt]Firstly my apologies to the many who create a box mitre joint every day.

This afternoon AEST, I had to make a simple L shaped pipe cover to fit under a sink. I could have made it simple, but why not use the opportunity to try a mitre box joint for the first time using a TS55 and Domino 500.  [eek]

The photographs relate to the dry fit. Wonder if I can get as good or better result when using some rare or expensive materials?  [scared]  [embarassed]

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Materials/Tools - TS55 with 48 tooth blade and 1400 rail, D500, 3/4mm Dominos, 16mm Melamine off cuts
and when glued Titebond 111.
Reference: page 15, Domino 500 Instruction Manual, [member=191]Rick Christopherson[/member] , Festool USA.

 

[GarryMartin]

Nice job.

Isn't it great how we approach some of these things with such trepidation and yet the tools end up making it so easy?  [big grin]

 

[Woodwork Wizard]

Quote:  Isn't it great how we approach some of these things with such trepidation and yet the tools end up making it so easy?

I used to hate doing mortice and tenon joints they took so long if you have lots of them to do. So I bought an XL-700 and now I like doing them as it's really quick and super easy. I think the Domino may be the greatest time saver/money maker woodworking tool I own. Or perhaps it's the TS-55R and lots of guide rails. Or 2 x MFT/3s with an OF1010 and TS-55R. I really like lots of their sanders too and I love my SYM-70 as well.
All of them are world class fantastic tools, but I can't be a Festool fanboy as I'd have a Carvex as well if I was.

 

[PreferrablyWood]

That sure is a nice box mitre joint. I guess quality work with all the advanced tools becomes a matter of routine.. Not a bad thing, but makes me think it's time for some bold innovations in design .

 

[locaholic35]

Nothing better than when a tool lives up to its reputation and allows you to do things you were once scared of.  Great work and looking forward to your more exotic wood pieces  [wink]

 

[Stephen B]

[size=13pt]Thank you all for your encouraging comments. It was probably beginners luck; the nerves will really take over soon on a forthcoming project.  [eek][size=10pt]
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