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How would I use it to join a table leg to the top? The leg has a 60° angle cut on the ends. Would I set the miter gage to 60° and cut the slot? Then for the table top, go back to 90° and cut that slot?:confused: :confused: :confused:
This is not your run-of-the-mill table, I take it. The last time I saw a table with 60-degree legs it was in an exhibit called "Inebriated Furniture."
Nor is it your run-of-the-mill application for biscuit joints. Any chance you could scan and share the plans before I answer?
With all good wishes,
woodburner
08-27-2008, 04:46 PM
Most tables I see have aprons running around the edge that hold the tabletop in place and secure it to the table legs. I rarely see a tabletop attached directly to a table leg.
I don't think a biscuit is the way to go for this type of wood joint.
chettrick
08-27-2008, 05:37 PM
beeg
Why would you want to use a biscut jointer for that application? Those are used for mostly joing flat boards together. Such as making a table top or picture frame, something where one side needs to be flat.
\Have you thought of pocket screw holes?
Here are the plans. Just scroll down to see them.
http://www.buildeazy.com/kiddies_bbq_table_imp.html
It's a kids picnic table, when Cowboy+ posted pics of his. I thought the granddaughter would like one. It's being made out of 1/2 inch western red ceder.
charlese
08-27-2008, 07:45 PM
Hi, Bob! The way I read the instructions for the plans, - after making up the ends, and placing the spacer board, the top and the bench boards are screwed do the aprons. The plans call for wood screws for all attachments. If you want to use biscuits, to secure the top, put them in the aprons and the top boards.
a1gutterman
08-28-2008, 12:55 AM
Hi Bob!
I do knot see the advantage of using biscuits for any joints in this table, except to tie the table top boards together. If your aim is to avoid seeing the screws, maybe you could use pegs to assemble this table instead of screws; otherwise, just use the screws.
charlese
08-28-2008, 02:44 AM
Hi Bob!
I do knot see the advantage of using biscuits for any joints in this table, except to tie the table top boards together. If your aim is to avoid seeing the screws, maybe you could use pegs to assemble this table instead of screws; otherwise, just use the screws.
Good idea! Either pegs or plugs.