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Tip
#29
Doing
Jointery on Your Table Saw
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3-1
Joint
Applications
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Figure
3-78. Various types of joints that can be used on
box corners. Which you choose depends on how the project
must appear. The mitered joint is the neatest, but is
not much stronger than a butt unless you reinforce it
with a spline.
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Joints
are used to hold parts together. The joints can be simple
or advanced, but all must be carefully cut if they are to
look good and hold with maximum strength. Figures
3-78 through 3-81
illustrate some joint applications on typical woodworking
projects.
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Figure
3-79. Typical drawer construction. Click on image
to see larger view.
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Figure
3-80. Some common drawer guide designes. (A) The
centered guide is the most common. (B) The drawer side
can be fitted whe a cleat that rides a dado in the side
of the case, or the opposite can be done. Click on image
to see larger view.
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Figure
3-81. Drawer supports, or rail frames, are integral
parts of case construction. Some typical assembly methods
are shown here. Many rail frames are done with thin
inset plywood panels so they serve as dust guards between
drawer sections. Click on image to see larger view.
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