charlie b wrote:
To my eye, a mitered corner like (a) flows better than the
butt joint looking joint like (b).

(a) (b)
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charlie b

Hey Charlie, I know this is probably impossible to determine from a
finish piece, but if the Chinese use lots of mitered corners, do you
know if they reinforce them somehow?

And do you know the type(s) of glue they employ?

Any mechanical fasteners commonly found in those pieces?

Sorry 4 all the Q's.

Thanks,
Phil