On Aug 9, 3:50?am, Leuf wrote:
On Wed, 08 Aug 2007 22:51:47 GMT, Steve wrote:
Here's a quick pic if it makes things clear(er).

http://www.stevemorley.com/hobbies/woodwork/stand.jpg

As long as the grain is going horizontally in both pieces there is no
need to do anything other than butt the pieces together. A long grain
to long grain glue joint is stronger than the wood itself.

-Leuf

And if you really are nervous about the butt joint strength, several
dowel pins (or screws covered by plugs) from the rear will reassure
you. Although really unnecessary as others have allready attested.

FoggyTown