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Chris Friesen

wrote:

In this case, I would wonder how many of the folks that have repeated
over and over that biscuits are just alignment tools have actually
used one for anything more than a weekend bookcase or coffee table.

In the specific context of panel glue-ups, (or even face frame to
cabinet joints) do you think that biscuits are more than alignment tools?

I'm no expert, but from everything I've read and researched, glue alone
should be plenty strong in both of those cases.

For miter joints, edge-to-face, end-to-face, end-to-end, etc. I fully
agree that biscuits can add significant strength as compared to glue alone.

Chris