Hello, I've got to do a 90deg join in some solid wood worktops with a rounded edge. I've read through various postings but not found a definitive answer (if there is one?).
To me, I have a few options;
1. 45deg mitre
2. router and jig
3. hand cut mason mitre
The 45deg join seems the simplest but its a large cut and not sure if i like the look.
router and jig - is this a viable option for solid wood due to expansion etc.. I've used it on laminate before so confident on trying it on solid wood
hand cut mason mitre - when i say hand cut i mean that i take a section of the rounded edge, ending with a 135deg cut to form the female part and i then just cut a 135deg section off the rounded edge of the other length of worktop to form male end.
see http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/mitering.htm
Is there any difference in this than using the router and jig. The jig forms a slightly rounded mitre where as this has a straight mitre?(if that makes sense)
I would like to do the hand cut mason mitre as i have the tools (circular saw, handsaw, fine sandpaper) but can get hold of router and jig if its the preferred cut.
If there are other options then let me know.
I also wanted to know your opinions on fastening the join.
Should you always use under mounted bolts?
Are biscuits better?
Can you use metal plates?
What glue/sealant should be used?
Any advice would be most appreciated.
To me, I have a few options;
1. 45deg mitre
2. router and jig
3. hand cut mason mitre
The 45deg join seems the simplest but its a large cut and not sure if i like the look.
router and jig - is this a viable option for solid wood due to expansion etc.. I've used it on laminate before so confident on trying it on solid wood
hand cut mason mitre - when i say hand cut i mean that i take a section of the rounded edge, ending with a 135deg cut to form the female part and i then just cut a 135deg section off the rounded edge of the other length of worktop to form male end.
see http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/mitering.htm
Is there any difference in this than using the router and jig. The jig forms a slightly rounded mitre where as this has a straight mitre?(if that makes sense)
I would like to do the hand cut mason mitre as i have the tools (circular saw, handsaw, fine sandpaper) but can get hold of router and jig if its the preferred cut.
If there are other options then let me know.
I also wanted to know your opinions on fastening the join.
Should you always use under mounted bolts?
Are biscuits better?
Can you use metal plates?
What glue/sealant should be used?
Any advice would be most appreciated.