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More clearly, I wish to build for my first project a bookcase from Taunton’s “Basics of Craftsmanship” and I would like to avoid the machined biscuit slots. I have very few tools, so could you suggest a joint that would suffice. I am supposing that some use of mortise and tenon is in order. It is probably important to say that the wood will probably be cherry with V-shaped shelves.
Thanks,
John
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You could assemble using glue and brads. Then use exposed dowels. This would be the easiest way and some people love the look of exposed dowels. Also there are router bits that can cut biscuit slots. Good luck
Derek
*Sorry Derek that I wasn't clearer in my message. I would like to use as many non-electric tools as possible, (I have a router to the job though, if it comes to that).Thanks,John
*John, If your hell-bent on hand tools...I just bought a nice stanley Hand drill at a local Flea market you can do dowels with that or get a brace and brace bits. You can chisel out the dado Joints, Use a rabbitt plane for the Back panel.
*No, I'm not hell-bent on handtools. I suppose I want to experience power and non-power tools in woodworking. In my newbie thinking I have plans for both approaches. I'll be asking more power tool questions in the coming months. Thanks for your comments.BTW, I found a pretty solid brace at at flea market Sunday; where should I look for bits and what are some basic sizes?Thanks,John
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