"Greg Guarino" wrote in message
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On Fri, 21 Apr 2006 14:09:45 GMT, "dadiOH"
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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?

Yes assuming the thing isn't bent like a bow now. Even if it was, it
would probably hold.
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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.

I'd put 4-5 on each long piece, one on each vertical in center. If you
don't have enough clamps you can always loosely clamp 2x4s to the whole
works (one clamp each end) and use wedges between 2x4 and frame for
pressure. People always forget wedges, don't know why...very handy.

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