"Douglas R. Hortvet, Jr." wrote in message
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All,

I am making a model display using 3/4" red oak - base is approx. 6" x 7",
vertical section
is approx. 10" x 7".

The upright section is not vertical, it is 15 deg. off vertical i.e.,
angle from top of
base to face of the upright section is 105 deg.

My preference is to have the two pieces connected without any exterior
visible evidence of
the joint i.e., a blind joint.

Not being an experienced wood worker, researched the Internet and learned
of full blind
dovetail joints - just what I need!

After finding specific instructions on how to create such a joint when the
two pieces are
not at right angles - was apparent my skills were not sufficient to end up
with anything
usable.

Would appreciate any recommendations on recommended joint types that
require only basic
wood working skills.


IIUC you want to join the ends of these 7" wide boards to form an italic L
shaped stand. This would be I think an easy method:

Presume you can plane the oak all round and cut a mitre in the ends to the
angle you want so the meeting surfaces are good and close? Do that then use
the incredible 'Mitre Bond' adhesive to join the boards in a few seconds.
Don't glue your hands to it. The join may seem strong but could do with some
reinforcing because the wood is bound to move and the glue won't allow that,
so from the underside carefully drill and insert screws, nails, dowels or a
combination of the three. Sand and polish, Voila!

Tim W

PS 'Mitre Bond' is the product name in the uk, used by kitchen fitters to
assemble wooden mouldings, one bottle of clear adhesive and an aerosol of
activator, you only need to hold the joint together for 60secs and it sets
very hard. Don't know what you would call it in america, probably Baboon
Glue or something.