Thread: Need advice / confirmation

Welcome to the forums.

I am not sure what it is you would like to know. You have a number of frame and panels to construct.

In my mind the only issue would be "how would I join the frames". There are a number of methods of doing this but with the quantity you are building, speed must be an important factor. I would use a Domino, but I wouldn't buy one solely for this project.

The Kreg Pocket Hole joinery method would also do the job nicely. I've got one and they do work well. The same can be said for biscuits.

If you are asking if your proposed method is OK. The answer is YES. Pocket holes and ply panels would be just fine.

Just make sure you use a waterproof glue, whatever method you choose.

Hi boban,

Thanks for your comments - much appreciated.

From what I can deduce the biscuit method requires the right tool and the tool is expensive. The Kreg looks good so I think I'll go with that.

For the routing, I have only really done on-the-flat-surface routing - how do I do the edge like that and get an even inset? Any suggestions?

Do you have a waterproof glue you would recommend for this job?

Thanks once again!

jo

As to the routing, you might find that building or buying a simple router bench would help with this project. It can be as simple as a sheet of MDF with the router mounted underneath.

You would do all the routing prior to assembly. With the long (vertical) pieces you will need to stop at the join sites.

Alternatively, you can assemble with the Kreg, rout the slot then disassemble, put in the panel, glue up and screw in again.

Another method is to rout out, not a slot, but a recess or rabbet after frame assembly. Put in the panel, then make up some strips and tack them in to hold in the panel.

Just remember that the router cannot square the corners whichever method you use.

Waterproof glues include epoxy and polyurethane as well as some modified PVA glues. My recommendation would be epoxy if you dont mind mixing or polyurethane. Use gloves for either glue.

There is also another method, such as cope and stick, or even a simple tongue and groove method, but you would have difficulty using the pocket holes. You would rely on the glue.

As you can see there is more than one way to skin a cat. Just ask Wongo.