Ten Inch Skirtings

[dunny]

Hi all

I am just about to start fitting 10 inch Victorian style skirting boards to my living room. They come in 2 pieces with the moulded bit having a groove and the plain bit having a tongue.

I have been experimenting with how best to join the 2 pieces and in doing so have discovered that firstly the tongue is not machined centrally and secondly the shoulder of the plain part seems to be higher on the back.

The effect is that if I clamp the boards tight they cup and if I ensure the front of the boards are flat there is a gap.

Any advice on the best way of joining them?

Thanks

Dave

 

[endecotp]

I guess there is supposed to be a gap along the back?

 

[dunny]

I guess there is supposed to be a gap along the back?

Maybe but they are only planed one side. I am going to have to look at routing a couple of mil off the back shoulder on every board!!

 

[dunny]

Spoke to the manufacturer this morning and to be fair they offered to replace them but I can't be doing with the hassle.I am now reducing the height of the shoulder with my power plane then gluing together. Done the first one and whilst its a bit annoying I am getting there.

 

[MMarve]

I saw something about 10 inch skirts and got all excited.

This thread has thoroughly disappointed me.