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I have a small porch that has the roof supported by 4x4 pressure
treated lumber. I want to surround them with mahogany. What would be
the best method, mitering the edges and biscuits to form the four
sides or just butting the edges together.
all suggestions appreciated,
Mike

Just my opinion, if the PT 4X4s are typical they will have some bow,
twist,etc, that will make it difficult to fit mitered edge boards over
them. I'd use butt joints.
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Larry Wasserman Baltimore, Maryland