I’m want to make some chairs similar to an old chair that I already own. It has a solid wooden seat made of 2 inch stock. What would be the best way to glue boards together for a strong seat? It seems that biscuits wouldn’t be strong enough. Should I use dowels? And if so, how deep in to each piece? Any other suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
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You don't need biscuits or dowels. If the edges are properly jointed and glued it will be as strong as a single board. I would avoid drilling the holes for the legs through a joint so plan where the joints fall with respect to the legs. Flatsawn boards are best to avoid splitting the seat when you pound the legs in.
Agreed, a well done glue joint is far stronger than the wood itself. No biscuits or dowels are ever required.
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