On Fri, 21 Apr 2006 14:09:45 GMT, "dadiOH"
wrote:

Greg Guarino wrote:

Next, how do I fasten the face frame to the main unit? I don't have a
biscuit joiner, and I don't think I'll be buying one. I do have at
least 10 clamps that are long enough to hold the face frame on while
gluing. So I could use glue and finish nails, then fill the holes
with... well, what would you use?

Just glue it on. If you feel that you just *have* to have some sort of
mechanical fastener as well (you don't), either nail it through a raised
sliver (glue down sliver after) or (my favorite) use countersunk screws
and plug the screw hole with face grain plugs. Very salty (nautical)


Thanks for the reply. Your way sounds attractive; no holes to fill,
etc. But let me put a finer point on it. The oak 1x2 is reasonably
straight, but I'm sure there's a little warp to it. can get it
straight with the clamps while the glue dries, but will the glue hold
afterwards?

How many clamps do you think I'll need? There are 2 horizontal pieces,
5' long and four verticals, about 13" long. The frame will be glued up
as a unit beforehand. Would it be OK to clamp at each vertex (8
clamps) plus one in the middle of the center span of each horizontal?
Or do I need direct pressure in the center of each upright as well? I
believe I own 12 clamps long enough for this job.

Greg Guarino