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I am working on my first big project, Three twin beds (a set of bunk beds and one extra) for my girls.
After completing a couple of the headboard rails I realized that my mortise’ where about a quarter of an inch two deep. The fit is fine other then this. What is the best way to correct this? Should I glue a shim in the bottom of the mortise to make it the correct depth? Should I completly plug the mortise and start over? Someone even suggested a glue saw dust mixture packed into the bottom of the mortise to the proper depth?
Since the girls range from 3(twins) to 5 I know that the beds will take abuse and I want to gaurentee that they will not come unglued and any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
Eddy
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If I understand your question correctly, I don’t think you have a problem. I routinely cut my mortise at least a 1/16 deeper than the length of the tenon. Since the end of the tenon does nothing to strengthen the joint, I can’t see what difference it makes how deep the mortise is. On chairs, since the parts are usually very delicate, I use much more care in matching the tenon length to the mortise depth, so that I achieve the maximum glue surface.If you are really worried, I guess you could make a loose tenon, and mortise the ends of your headboard. Saw dust and glue would be of no use,
*I agree with Rob M. that you probably don't have a problem. Mortises should be at least slightly deeper than mating tenons. A snug fit at the cheeks and a square shoulder are what count. What size are your tenons? Did you plan on using pins?
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