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Epoxy is slow to set. I'll follow up when I have more to show. One frame is out of clamps and the other is in clamps. Appreciate the guidance.
RonRock Woodworking 18 3,804 04-29-2022, 08:31 PM
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Looks pretty crappy, but I only needed it for 8 cuts. 2 sets of frames. So I got 2 1/2 of the mortice's cut and broke my 1/4" bit. Of course it was my only 1/4" straight bottoming bit. After a trip...
RonRock Woodworking 18 3,804 04-29-2022, 08:28 PM
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Well I have made some progress on this project. I figured I'd give a little feedback and let everyone that took the time to help see that I did actually listen. So it seemed that probably the best ...
RonRock Woodworking 18 3,804 04-29-2022, 08:17 PM
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Handplanesandmore Wrote: (04-18-2022, 07:43 PM) -- (No-rot) Dowels would be my first choice (unless you have a domino machine). Simple, strong and easy to restore (if it comes to that). Epoxy would a...
RonRock Woodworking 18 3,804 04-19-2022, 08:21 AM
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jstraw Wrote: (04-18-2022, 12:41 PM) -- I’ve redone a couple of benches.  With the hardware and the mounting method that the manufacture used originally, the original did not have mortise and tenon j...
RonRock Woodworking 18 3,804 04-18-2022, 01:53 PM
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Willyou Wrote: (04-17-2022, 09:37 PM) -- White oak is a good choice. I agree with M&T joints (no miter) with epoxy glue. My only concern is the thickness (or thinness) of your rails and stiles. You d...
RonRock Woodworking 18 3,804 04-18-2022, 09:40 AM
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jteneyck Wrote: (04-17-2022, 03:12 PM) -- Mortise and tenons are your friends with anything outdoors.  Epoxy or Gorilla Glue would be your best glue options or use drawboard M&T's and forego the glue...
RonRock Woodworking 18 3,804 04-17-2022, 03:29 PM
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I am in process of restoring this garden bench. I am at the point that I have to decide on the type of joinery for the White Oak wood frame that I have made. The original was made out of what I assume...
RonRock Woodworking 18 3,804 04-17-2022, 10:09 AM

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