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   gpwestmoreland | Dec 12, 2001 08:45am | #1

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   Ricky,
   Just gluing the frame to the carcass and attaching with brads is a perfectly good way to do it, if you don't mind seeing the filled holes made by the brads. Another way is to just glue without any other attachment (no brads, biscuits, nothing). You just have to be sure you have good mating surfaces (no gaps) before glue up, and be a little meticulous in gluing, and be sure it doesn't slide out of alignment when you clamp it. GP

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   Ricky_Briggs | Dec 14, 2001 12:57am | #2

   *GP,Many thanks for the advise. I intend to make it a little wider and then run the plane over it for a nice snug fit. The reason I thought of the brads was to actually hold in place whilst I clamp to avoid it slipping, but I will try without (or just bang in one brad each side on the bottom where it won't be so obvious) as I think it would look better without the little 'dots'Thanks for taking the time to reply.Kind Regards,Ricky Briggs.

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   Stephen_Shepherd | Dec 16, 2001 03:16pm | #3

   *Ricky,GP gave some good advise, the nails are only there to hold the faceframe until the glue dries. The real strength comes from the glue joint not the mechanical fasteners.For traditional reproductions I use fine finish cut nails and either let them show or fill them with putty (linseed oil, whiting and pigment).Stephen

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   BS_Wood | Dec 20, 2001 03:22am | #4

   *I agree that just glue is enough, but I prefer to drill a hole and stick a dowel in it, this is really just for looks. I also peg my M & T joints, weather I glue them or not, again, except in the case of a floating joint,just for looks.

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   Ricky_Briggs | Dec 20, 2001 09:16pm | #5

   *Gentlemen,Many thanks for your replies, all gratefully received. I will just glue it but will use a couple of brads to hold it in place for just to be safe.Best Regards,Ricky Briggs.