I'm a hobbyist and I typically build arts & crafts style furniture using very traditional mortise and tenon joinery. However, I'm taking a walk on the dark side for my current project of some built-in cabinets for our dining room. These cabinets have been built using face frame construction with Dominos and a few pocket hole screws.
The next step in the construction process is to build the cabinet doors. Each door will be 15" x 33", constructed from 3/4" Alder, and will contain a leaded glass insert. Normally I would cut mortises into the stiles and extend the length of the rails so I can create tenons.
Since for this project I've gone over to the dark side, I'm considering using Dominos instead of traditional mortise and tenon joints for the doors. I'm concerned as to whether 40mm x 6mm Dominos ( even 2 side by side) would provide the strength needed given the, fairly heavy, leaded glass panels that will be part of each door. If I create tenons they will be considerably longer than 20mm.
Thoughts on whether the Dominos would provide the necessary strength for these doors or whether I should stick with traditional mortise and tenon joinery would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance for the help
Jay
The next step in the construction process is to build the cabinet doors. Each door will be 15" x 33", constructed from 3/4" Alder, and will contain a leaded glass insert. Normally I would cut mortises into the stiles and extend the length of the rails so I can create tenons.
Since for this project I've gone over to the dark side, I'm considering using Dominos instead of traditional mortise and tenon joints for the doors. I'm concerned as to whether 40mm x 6mm Dominos ( even 2 side by side) would provide the strength needed given the, fairly heavy, leaded glass panels that will be part of each door. If I create tenons they will be considerably longer than 20mm.
Thoughts on whether the Dominos would provide the necessary strength for these doors or whether I should stick with traditional mortise and tenon joinery would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance for the help
Jay
