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uabericm
10-12-09, 05:00 PM
I am in the process of designing a headboard for my son's bed. I would like to do something similar to this?http://www.matts-workshop.com/Plans/headboard.jpg
I have a few questions:
1-What type of wood would be best for this? MDF? We are planning on painting it.
2-What would be the best way to join the wood? I am trying to figure out the best way to put together T-joints. Biscuit joiner? Pocket joiner? Use a table saw and take out a groove that is the same thickness as the wood and then use a finishing nailer and glue?
I have a few questions:
1-What type of wood would be best for this? MDF? We are planning on painting it.
2-What would be the best way to join the wood? I am trying to figure out the best way to put together T-joints. Biscuit joiner? Pocket joiner? Use a table saw and take out a groove that is the same thickness as the wood and then use a finishing nailer and glue?
clockdaddy
10-15-09, 05:29 PM
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I have a few questions:
1-What type of wood would be best for this?
2-What would be the best way to join the wood? I am trying to figure out the best way to put together T-joints. Biscuit joiner? Pocket joiner? Use a table saw and take out a groove that is the same thickness as the wood and then use a finishing nailer and glue?
1. Two qualities are needed for the wood you use for this product. First, the wood must be stabile. You don't want it to twist or shrink. Second, the wood must be strong. MDF or fiberous boards of any type simply come apart too easily.
My first choice is a high grade plywood. It's both stabile and strong. My second choice is poplar or maple plywood, but these are difficult to find (unless you have a custom wood supply house nearby and the price is enormous.
2. Biscuits definitely give a better, stronger joint.
CD
I have a few questions:
1-What type of wood would be best for this?
2-What would be the best way to join the wood? I am trying to figure out the best way to put together T-joints. Biscuit joiner? Pocket joiner? Use a table saw and take out a groove that is the same thickness as the wood and then use a finishing nailer and glue?
1. Two qualities are needed for the wood you use for this product. First, the wood must be stabile. You don't want it to twist or shrink. Second, the wood must be strong. MDF or fiberous boards of any type simply come apart too easily.
My first choice is a high grade plywood. It's both stabile and strong. My second choice is poplar or maple plywood, but these are difficult to find (unless you have a custom wood supply house nearby and the price is enormous.
2. Biscuits definitely give a better, stronger joint.
CD