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  1. 27th October 2007, 12:14 AM #1
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    I have been planning a proper big bed for my nearly 4yo daughter all year but still haven't started it .

    I have acquired a generous quantity of 35yo rough sawn hardwood (mixed ash-ish eucalypt) - mostly 4x2 or 4x1.5.

    For at least the main head/foot/side rails I will have to join two boards to make up 15cm width. For the legs I will have to join two boards to get enough thickness.

    Tonight's question is - should I mill the boards all around before biscuit jointing them together OR just run one side and one edge over the jointer?

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    Its up to you but I would give them a quick dress all round and machine to slightly oversize...Once glued up, then machine to final size.
    Mainly so you can see what grain/figure you have, plus it makes biscuiting/clamping much easier.
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