In a dicussion at one of our woodworker group meetings, the issue of
using
biscuits for tabletops came up. I know this has been discussed
in many ways, but not sure if this particular hint ever came up:

The suggestion was to use biscuits as a LOCATING aid, vs
as a glueup aid. Meaining don't put glue in/on the biscuits and
the slots, leave them dry. Put glue along the edge and use
that as the glue joint. The point being is that glue never seems
to dry completely in the slots and that at some point (don't
remember exactly what was said) the biscuit will shrink
leaving a small dimple in the top. I know Norm
has said he doesn't use biscuits anymore
in tabletops because they telegraph through.

Curious as to other experiences you might have had
with biscuits and tabletops.

I have some projects in the wind and will need to glue
up some panels and want to use biscuits, but now
I'm not sure. I've glued up panels with just a clean rip
cut and dowels but thought biscuits were the way to
go.

Comments?

MJ Wallace