Hi all,
I am recreating an old railway signal arm to replace a rotten one.
Due to the size:
Length 1700mm, width 250mm, thickness 18/19mm, I need to use two pieces of cedar. Joined at the 19mm edge (1700mm long)
What would be the best way to join these together, taking into account the forces that it will be put under. As its a signal arm it goes up and down, and when it drops it bounces a bit, so a bit more stress perhaps. See image attached for context.
Would just a butt glue joint be ok, or is it advisable to do something else, like dowels? I don't have a biscuit jointer, but plenty of other workshop tools.
And is there a best glue people recommend for this application? It will be painted all over afterwards.
Many thanks!
I am recreating an old railway signal arm to replace a rotten one.
Due to the size:
Length 1700mm, width 250mm, thickness 18/19mm, I need to use two pieces of cedar. Joined at the 19mm edge (1700mm long)
What would be the best way to join these together, taking into account the forces that it will be put under. As its a signal arm it goes up and down, and when it drops it bounces a bit, so a bit more stress perhaps. See image attached for context.
Would just a butt glue joint be ok, or is it advisable to do something else, like dowels? I don't have a biscuit jointer, but plenty of other workshop tools.
And is there a best glue people recommend for this application? It will be painted all over afterwards.
Many thanks!
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