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   GForcier | Apr 28, 2002 07:02am | #1

   You mean that the frame shrunk in thickness slightly after living indoors while the peg did not shrink a corresponding amount along its length -- even though the peg was glued in place?

   gaf

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   GForcier | Apr 28, 2002 07:08am | #2

   Thanks for the help

   gaf

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   bill_1010 | Apr 28, 2002 05:35pm | #3

   its going to happen.  So plan on this occuring by giving the pegs detail. Squared pegs can be raised and given a hip style. Round pegs could be given dome effects. Use contrasting woods etc.

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   alexlisa | Apr 30, 2002 07:12pm | #4

   I've had exactly the same problem with pegged tenons, though it's barely noticeable. You can just barely feel it with your fingers. I want to try something different next time. I'll cut 1/4" or 3/8" square holes with my hollow chisel mortiser, then drill on that center with a round bit, peg the joint with a dowel below the surface, and use a square ebony plug with a pyramid bevel left a little proud. Since the joinery is the only real decorative aspect of Mission style furniture, why not dress it up a little? This will have the added benefit of allowing me to stain all the parts before assembly, since I won't have to sand the dowel plugs flush after glueup. The ebony plugs can go in last. I have some beautiful old jet black ebony I can't wait to use.