"Glen Duff" wrote in message
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What is the best cut to join the two sections:
1) one straight mitre from corner to corner approx 30 (& 60 degrees)
2) a 45 degree mitre from the inside corner with a right angle portion
on the wider board exposing end grain that would then be flush with
outside of the narrow board
3) a 45 degree mitre from the outside corner with a right angle portion
to the inside corner
4) a butt joint exposing end grain for the full width of either the
wider or narrower section.


Hi Glen,

None of the above, really.

The following website shows the SOP for jointing worktops (counters) in the
UK. The site shows the joint, the router templates and the special bolts to
draw the joint tight.

http://www.mitchellsworktops.co.uk/k...jigs.html~main

The templates aren't cheap, but are easy to hire in the UK. However, from a
thread on the "Wreck" a couple of weeks ago, they don't seem to be so common
in the US. Perhaps a business opportunity for one of you entrepeneurs?

Having said that, the joint is fairly easy to make with hand tools, or
alternatively, you could make up your own template.

It isn't necessary to use biscuits or dowels to reinforce the joint,
although they may help alignment - the bolts used are very strong.

HTH

Frank





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