A while back - 2-4 years? - someone posted about a commercial gizmo (made
from aluminum) that was used to compensate for blade thickness when cutting
half laps, grooves, etc. on a saw.

Basically, one set it to the thickness of the wood for which one was cutting
a groove, made one cut, flipped the device and made the next cut, thus
outlining the area. "Flipped" because that end had a way to adjust for
blade thickness.

Anyone remember the name of the device? Cute little thing but kinda pricey,
about $90 IIRC.

Thanks


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On 03/09/2015 10:36 AM, dadiOH wrote:
A while back - 2-4 years? - someone posted about a commercial gizmo (made
from aluminum) that was used to compensate for blade thickness when cutting
half laps, grooves, etc. on a saw.

Basically, one set it to the thickness of the wood for which one was cutting
a groove, made one cut, flipped the device and made the next cut, thus
outlining the area. "Flipped" because that end had a way to adjust for
blade thickness.

Anyone remember the name of the device? Cute little thing but kinda pricey,
about $90 IIRC.

Thanks



http://www.bridgecitytools.com/defau...kerfmaker.html

On 3/9/2015 12:36 PM, dadiOH wrote:
A while back - 2-4 years? - someone posted about a commercial gizmo (made
from aluminum) that was used to compensate for blade thickness when cutting
half laps, grooves, etc. on a saw.

Basically, one set it to the thickness of the wood for which one was cutting
a groove, made one cut, flipped the device and made the next cut, thus
outlining the area. "Flipped" because that end had a way to adjust for
blade thickness.

Anyone remember the name of the device? Cute little thing but kinda pricey,
about $90 IIRC.

Had to walk out to the shop to check the name and Doug beat me to it.

My unifence fence doesn't seem to allow the kind of accuracy I was
hoping to get with the tool because of the slight backlash when locking
the fence.

Leon uses his more that I have, with apparently good results.

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"dadiOH" wrote in message
...
Anyone remember the name of the device? Cute little thing but kinda
pricey, about $90 IIRC.

Lawsy, so quick! Thanks, guys.


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On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 2:03:40 PM UTC-4, dadiOH wrote:
"dadiOH" wrote in message
...
Anyone remember the name of the device? Cute little thing but kinda
pricey, about $90 IIRC.

Lawsy, so quick! Thanks, guys.


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OK, guys, 'splain me sumthin...

Will this device help me with my kitchen door project?

The 1/4" grooves for the panels are cut. The next phase is to cut the stub tenons on the rails. The joints are offset such there will be a ~1/8" reveal on the back of the door and 3/8" on the front. The tenons will be 1/2" in length.

(Maybe I should have cut the tenons first, and then matched the groove to them, but it's too late for that now.)

Will this device help me set up dado so that I will get a perfect tenon? Since I have to do the tenons with 2 separate set-ups due to the offset, frankly, I'm a tad nervous. If I get the first side wrong, I'm screwed.

A device (or a suggestion) for getting perfect offset tenons to fit pre-existing grooves would really help get me back on track.

On Mon, 9 Mar 2015 13:36:42 -0400
"dadiOH" wrote:

Anyone remember the name of the device? Cute little thing but kinda

was a thread here on a homemade one of these with a link to the vid

On 03/09/2015 12:10 PM, Electric Comet wrote:
On Mon, 9 Mar 2015 13:36:42 -0400
"dadiOH" wrote:

Anyone remember the name of the device? Cute little thing but kinda

was a thread here on a homemade one of these with a link to the vid



Yup, just google "kerfmaker".

DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 2:03:40 PM UTC-4, dadiOH wrote:
"dadiOH" wrote in message
...
Anyone remember the name of the device? Cute little thing but kinda
pricey, about $90 IIRC.

Lawsy, so quick! Thanks, guys.


--

dadiOH

OK, guys, 'splain me sumthin...

Will this device help me with my kitchen door project?

The 1/4" grooves for the panels are cut. The next phase is to cut the
stub tenons on the rails. The joints are offset such there will be a
~1/8" reveal on the back of the door and 3/8" on the front. The tenons
will be 1/2" in length.

(Maybe I should have cut the tenons first, and then matched the groove to
them, but it's too late for that now.)

Will this device help me set up dado so that I will get a perfect tenon?
Since I have to do the tenons with 2 separate set-ups due to the offset,
frankly, I'm a tad nervous. If I get the first side wrong, I'm screwed.

A device (or a suggestion) for getting perfect offset tenons to fit
pre-existing grooves would really help get me back on track.

No, the kerf maker is only used to cut a grove or dado to the width of the
piece it will receive.
Bridge City does however also make a tenon maker.
http://www.bridgecitytools.com/defau...onmaker-1.html

That said, I don't know it it will solve your issue. Have you tried
drawing the set up to see what needs to be cut and where?

DerbyDad03 wrote in
:

The 1/4" grooves for the panels are cut. The next phase is to cut the
stub tenons on the rails. The joints are offset such there will be a
~1/8" reveal on the back of the door and 3/8" on the front. The tenons
will be 1/2" in length.

Will this device help me set up dado so that I will get a perfect
tenon? Since I have to do the tenons with 2 separate set-ups due to
the offset, frankly, I'm a tad nervous. If I get the first side wrong,
I'm screwed.

Not totally sure I'm visualizing your problem correctly, but
I think if I were doing it I'd want one setting for the dado
blade, and use a spacer under the piece to make the shallower
cut. Using a piece of scrap and some trial and error to get
the thickness of the spacer right.

Of course, what I'd probably actually do is just cut the tenons
a tad fat, and shave them to fit with a shoulder plane. But
if I had a whole lot to make, it'd be worth the time to make
the spacer and cut them precisely.

John

On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 5:43:49 PM UTC-4, Leon wrote:
DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 2:03:40 PM UTC-4, dadiOH wrote:
"dadiOH" wrote in message
...
Anyone remember the name of the device? Cute little thing but kinda
pricey, about $90 IIRC.

Lawsy, so quick! Thanks, guys.


--

dadiOH

OK, guys, 'splain me sumthin...

Will this device help me with my kitchen door project?

The 1/4" grooves for the panels are cut. The next phase is to cut the
stub tenons on the rails. The joints are offset such there will be a
~1/8" reveal on the back of the door and 3/8" on the front. The tenons
will be 1/2" in length.

(Maybe I should have cut the tenons first, and then matched the groove to
them, but it's too late for that now.)

Will this device help me set up dado so that I will get a perfect tenon?
Since I have to do the tenons with 2 separate set-ups due to the offset,
frankly, I'm a tad nervous. If I get the first side wrong, I'm screwed.

A device (or a suggestion) for getting perfect offset tenons to fit
pre-existing grooves would really help get me back on track.

No, the kerf maker is only used to cut a grove or dado to the width of the
piece it will receive.
Bridge City does however also make a tenon maker.
http://www.bridgecitytools.com/defau...onmaker-1.html

No, I don't think that will help.

That said, I don't know it it will solve your issue. Have you tried
drawing the set up to see what needs to be cut and where?

As I was typing up an explanation of what I thought my problem was, I think I came up with a solution. You know all of this already, but I'll spell it out so you'll know where my head was at.

Let's say I wanted to center my panel in the 3/4" frame. I'd cut a perfectly centered groove, using the 2 pass, flip-the-board-end-to-end method. Then I'd cut my centered tenon on a rail, making it too big, then sneaking up on the final thickness by taking a little off both sides until it fit snug in the groove. Once the blade height was correct, I could cut 10,000 centered tenons without changing the set-up and they would all fit perfectly.

However, since my groove is not centered (by design), I need 2 blade heights for the tenon: one for the 1/8" shoulder and one for the 3/8" shoulder. Theoretically, I should just be able to set the dado blade to 1/8", cut all 110 1/8" shoulders, then reset the dado to 3/8", flip the boards and cut the 110 3/8" shoulders. As we all know, theory-created tenons always fit perfectly, but practice-created tenons might not.

At first I couldn't think of a way to test the blade set ups because of the offset groove, then I came up with this:

If I turn a groove into a rabbet on a spare stile, I will remove the obstruction and can then test one of the shoulders for a flush fit with the face of the frame. Once I have that height, I can cut that side of the 110 tenons. Then I can sneak-up on the other side (the 1/8" shoulder) until it fits snug in the groove. Once I have that height, I can finish the 110 tenons and they'll all be perfect. :-)

This picture explains what I mean. It's seems pretty simple now that I've thought of it, and it's probably old hat to you guys, but to me, it's all brand new.

http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/q...sawdowuog..jpg

On Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 5:30:57 AM UTC-4, John McCoy wrote:
DerbyDad03 wrote in
:

The 1/4" grooves for the panels are cut. The next phase is to cut the
stub tenons on the rails. The joints are offset such there will be a
~1/8" reveal on the back of the door and 3/8" on the front. The tenons
will be 1/2" in length.

Will this device help me set up dado so that I will get a perfect
tenon? Since I have to do the tenons with 2 separate set-ups due to
the offset, frankly, I'm a tad nervous. If I get the first side wrong,
I'm screwed.

Not totally sure I'm visualizing your problem correctly, but
I think if I were doing it I'd want one setting for the dado
blade, and use a spacer under the piece to make the shallower
cut. Using a piece of scrap and some trial and error to get
the thickness of the spacer right.

Of course, what I'd probably actually do is just cut the tenons
a tad fat, and shave them to fit with a shoulder plane. But
if I had a whole lot to make, it'd be worth the time to make
the spacer and cut them precisely.

John

Thanks, John.

My subsequent post includes a picture of the offset tenon I need, along the method I was considering. However, you method has merit also.

Please take a look at this picture and let me know what you think.

http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/q...psawdowuog.jpg

DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 5:43:49 PM UTC-4, Leon wrote:
DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 2:03:40 PM UTC-4, dadiOH wrote:
"dadiOH" wrote in message
...
Anyone remember the name of the device? Cute little thing but kinda
pricey, about $90 IIRC.

Lawsy, so quick! Thanks, guys.


--

dadiOH

OK, guys, 'splain me sumthin...

Will this device help me with my kitchen door project?

The 1/4" grooves for the panels are cut. The next phase is to cut the
stub tenons on the rails. The joints are offset such there will be a
~1/8" reveal on the back of the door and 3/8" on the front. The tenons
will be 1/2" in length.

(Maybe I should have cut the tenons first, and then matched the groove to
them, but it's too late for that now.)

Will this device help me set up dado so that I will get a perfect tenon?
Since I have to do the tenons with 2 separate set-ups due to the offset,
frankly, I'm a tad nervous. If I get the first side wrong, I'm screwed.

A device (or a suggestion) for getting perfect offset tenons to fit
pre-existing grooves would really help get me back on track.

No, the kerf maker is only used to cut a grove or dado to the width of the
piece it will receive.
Bridge City does however also make a tenon maker.
http://www.bridgecitytools.com/defau...onmaker-1.html

No, I don't think that will help.

That said, I don't know it it will solve your issue. Have you tried
drawing the set up to see what needs to be cut and where?

As I was typing up an explanation of what I thought my problem was, I
think I came up with a solution. You know all of this already, but I'll
spell it out so you'll know where my head was at.

Let's say I wanted to center my panel in the 3/4" frame. I'd cut a
perfectly centered groove, using the 2 pass, flip-the-board-end-to-end
method. Then I'd cut my centered tenon on a rail, making it too big, then
sneaking up on the final thickness by taking a little off both sides
until it fit snug in the groove. Once the blade height was correct, I
could cut 10,000 centered tenons without changing the set-up and they
would all fit perfectly.

However, since my groove is not centered (by design), I need 2 blade
heights for the tenon: one for the 1/8" shoulder and one for the 3/8"
shoulder. Theoretically, I should just be able to set the dado blade to
1/8", cut all 110 1/8" shoulders, then reset the dado to 3/8", flip the
boards and cut the 110 3/8" shoulders. As we all know, theory-created
tenons always fit perfectly, but practice-created tenons might not.

At first I couldn't think of a way to test the blade set ups because of
the offset groove, then I came up with this:

If I turn a groove into a rabbet on a spare stile, I will remove the
obstruction and can then test one of the shoulders for a flush fit with
the face of the frame. Once I have that height, I can cut that side of
the 110 tenons. Then I can sneak-up on the other side (the 1/8" shoulder)
until it fits snug in the groove. Once I have that height, I can finish
the 110 tenons and they'll all be perfect. :-)

This picture explains what I mean. It's seems pretty simple now that I've
thought of it, and it's probably old hat to you guys, but to me, it's all brand new.

http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/q...psawdowuog.jpg

Exactly. :--). Now all you/and I have to do is figure out a way to
consistently cut all the tenon pieces to fit even when the rail has an ever
so slight bow or a rail from another board that for some reason or another
just happens to be 1/128" thicker or thinner than the rest. :-)
Oh! One more hint. Always test the fit on the actual end of the stile
where the rail will fit. IF you test fit in the groove in the middle of
the stile the groove may not be the same width as at the ends. This is
pretty common if your stiles are not perfectly flat when cutting a
"centered" groove.

On 3/10/2015 7:09 AM, Leon wrote:
Exactly. :--). Now all you/and I have to do is figure out a way to
consistently cut all the tenon pieces to fit even when the rail has an ever
so slight bow or a rail from another board that for some reason or another
just happens to be 1/128" thicker or thinner than the rest.

When you paint yourself into this kind of corner, either use a router
table and one of the many rail/stile/tenon cutting bits available, or
expect to take forever getting the job done satisfactorily.

AKA why we learned to always center our panels when cutting _stub tenon_
doors on the table saw.

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On 3/10/2015 9:01 AM, Swingman wrote:
On 3/10/2015 7:09 AM, Leon wrote:
Exactly. :--). Now all you/and I have to do is figure out a way to
consistently cut all the tenon pieces to fit even when the rail has an
ever
so slight bow or a rail from another board that for some reason or
another
just happens to be 1/128" thicker or thinner than the rest.

When you paint yourself into this kind of corner, either use a router
table and one of the many rail/stile/tenon cutting bits available, or
expect to take forever getting the job done satisfactorily


AKA why we learned to always center our panels when cutting _stub tenon_
doors on the table saw.


Cutting centered groves on the TS works well if the stock is all
consistent in thickness and perfectly flat.

On Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 10:01:42 AM UTC-4, Swingman wrote:
On 3/10/2015 7:09 AM, Leon wrote:
Exactly. :--). Now all you/and I have to do is figure out a way to
consistently cut all the tenon pieces to fit even when the rail has an ever
so slight bow or a rail from another board that for some reason or another
just happens to be 1/128" thicker or thinner than the rest.

When you paint yourself into this kind of corner, either use a router
table and one of the many rail/stile/tenon cutting bits available, or
expect to take forever getting the job done satisfactorily.

AKA why we learned to always center our panels when cutting _stub tenon_
doors on the table saw.


Yeah, but there is on more factor, something I mentioned in an earlier post related to this project:

When I built a prototype door with a centered panel, neither SWMBO nor I like the looked. My brother had his kitchen re-done and he has the offset panels. We *really* liked that look and are trying to replicate it. We even went to the Borg to look at all the shaker style option and the offset panel consistently won.

I'll see what I can do on the TS and if I can't get it to work, I'll try the router table route. I know it's more work and will take more time, but time I've got. :-)

On 3/10/2015 9:46 AM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 10:01:42 AM UTC-4, Swingman wrote:
On 3/10/2015 7:09 AM, Leon wrote:
Exactly. :--). Now all you/and I have to do is figure out a way to
consistently cut all the tenon pieces to fit even when the rail has an ever
so slight bow or a rail from another board that for some reason or another
just happens to be 1/128" thicker or thinner than the rest.

When you paint yourself into this kind of corner, either use a router
table and one of the many rail/stile/tenon cutting bits available, or
expect to take forever getting the job done satisfactorily.

AKA why we learned to always center our panels when cutting _stub tenon_
doors on the table saw.


Yeah, but there is on more factor, something I mentioned in an earlier post related to this project:

When I built a prototype door with a centered panel, neither SWMBO nor I like the looked. My brother had his kitchen re-done and he has the offset panels. We *really* liked that look and are trying to replicate it. We even went to the Borg to look at all the shaker style option and the offset panel consistently won.

I'll see what I can do on the TS and if I can't get it to work, I'll try the router table route. I know it's more work and will take more time, but time I've got. :-)


Cutting a grove on the edge of rails and stiles off center is just a
little more trouble than centered and so is cutting the stub tenons.

Instead of making a pass and flipping the board and making another pass
for the groves you simply run all pieces through one time, adjust the
fence, and run them through again in the same direction. Done. Use a
scrap for set up.

The stub tenons are basically done the same way, cut one side on both
ends first and on a scrap, adjust dado blade height and check on the
scrap, then cut the opposite side of the rail on both sides. Done.


I can't see how there would be any advantage to using a straight bit on
a router table vs. a dado blade on a TS unless using Rail and Stile
router bits which tend to fit together regardless because there is no
adjustment other than height location.

The big issue with both the TS and router table methods is if the wood
is not exactly the same thickness or if the wood is not perfectly flat.
It should be obvious why different thickness brings up an issue but if
the wood is not flat it will cause tenons to be shallow on the bottom
side if the wood bows up in the middle. If the wood is not dead flat
against the work surface at the cutter the cut is going to be off.

You are looking for a perfect fit on these type joints, even being off
1/256" will result in a less than desirable fit. If the joints do not
hold together with out glue they are probably too loose and if you have
to use a hammer to close the joint they are too tight.

Also, as I have brought up in the past, the quality of your blades or
cutters can affect your results. Yeah the cheaper dado blades and
regular blades can get the job done. The better blades result in less
tear out. Tear out can wrap around the end of a board and raise it
causing a slight gap between the table surface and the face of the
board. Even excess dust on the table surface or board surface can cause
problems.

Now having said that these joints typically still work if a bit less
than perfect. Mine are not all perfect for reasons I have listed and
the relative moisture content of a board can throw off thickness enough
to cause an inconsistency in board thickness. But add wood glue to a
loose fit joint and the wood tends to swell and the fit becomes better.

On Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 11:28:51 AM UTC-4, Leon wrote:
On 3/10/2015 9:46 AM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 10:01:42 AM UTC-4, Swingman wrote:
On 3/10/2015 7:09 AM, Leon wrote:
Exactly. :--). Now all you/and I have to do is figure out a way to
consistently cut all the tenon pieces to fit even when the rail has an ever
so slight bow or a rail from another board that for some reason or another
just happens to be 1/128" thicker or thinner than the rest.

When you paint yourself into this kind of corner, either use a router
table and one of the many rail/stile/tenon cutting bits available, or
expect to take forever getting the job done satisfactorily.

AKA why we learned to always center our panels when cutting _stub tenon_
doors on the table saw.


Yeah, but there is on more factor, something I mentioned in an earlier post related to this project:

When I built a prototype door with a centered panel, neither SWMBO nor I like the looked. My brother had his kitchen re-done and he has the offset panels. We *really* liked that look and are trying to replicate it. We even went to the Borg to look at all the shaker style option and the offset panel consistently won.

I'll see what I can do on the TS and if I can't get it to work, I'll try the router table route. I know it's more work and will take more time, but time I've got. :-)


Cutting a grove on the edge of rails and stiles off center is just a
little more trouble than centered and so is cutting the stub tenons.

Instead of making a pass and flipping the board and making another pass
for the groves you simply run all pieces through one time, adjust the
fence, and run them through again in the same direction. Done. Use a
scrap for set up.

Actually, I was recently gifted an Amana dado set. With the set I was able to cut the 1/4" groove in a single pass. The groove fits the 1/4" MDF that I will be using perfectly. Note: the 1/4" MDF from HD is not 1/4" (7/32-ish) The 1/4" MDF from the lumber yard where I bought the poplar is 1/4" and fits the dado set grooves perfectly.


The stub tenons are basically done the same way, cut one side on both
ends first and on a scrap, adjust dado blade height and check on the
scrap, then cut the opposite side of the rail on both sides. Done.

I think the method described in this picture is the same as what you are saying in your text. As they used to say on my high school essay exams, please compare and contrast.

http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/q...sawdowuog..jpg



I can't see how there would be any advantage to using a straight bit on
a router table vs. a dado blade on a TS unless using Rail and Stile
router bits which tend to fit together regardless because there is no
adjustment other than height location.

The big issue with both the TS and router table methods is if the wood
is not exactly the same thickness or if the wood is not perfectly flat.
It should be obvious why different thickness brings up an issue but if
the wood is not flat it will cause tenons to be shallow on the bottom
side if the wood bows up in the middle. If the wood is not dead flat
against the work surface at the cutter the cut is going to be off.

You are looking for a perfect fit on these type joints, even being off
1/256" will result in a less than desirable fit. If the joints do not
hold together with out glue they are probably too loose and if you have
to use a hammer to close the joint they are too tight.

Also, as I have brought up in the past, the quality of your blades or
cutters can affect your results. Yeah the cheaper dado blades and
regular blades can get the job done. The better blades result in less
tear out. Tear out can wrap around the end of a board and raise it
causing a slight gap between the table surface and the face of the
board. Even excess dust on the table surface or board surface can cause
problems.

I assume the Amana set is one of the "better blades".


Now having said that these joints typically still work if a bit less
than perfect. Mine are not all perfect for reasons I have listed and
the relative moisture content of a board can throw off thickness enough
to cause an inconsistency in board thickness. But add wood glue to a
loose fit joint and the wood tends to swell and the fit becomes better.

That's my hope: Maybe not perfect, but tight enough to work and to last. The fact that they will be painted should allow for slightly less than perfect to suffice from a visual perspective, anyway.

DerbyDad03 wrote:

That's my hope: Maybe not perfect, but tight enough to work and to
last. The fact that they will be painted should allow for slightly
less than perfect to suffice from a visual perspective, anyway.


I know you are filled with angs tbut it will be easier than you think and
all will work well. Face it: cabinet doors - (MOST cabinet doors) - aren't
stressed beyond opening and closing. If the tongue goes in the groove
without major rattling and if you use glue, they will hold together.


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On 3/10/2015 12:08 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 11:28:51 AM UTC-4, Leon wrote:


Snip


Also, as I have brought up in the past, the quality of your blades or
cutters can affect your results. Yeah the cheaper dado blades and
regular blades can get the job done. The better blades result in less
tear out. Tear out can wrap around the end of a board and raise it
causing a slight gap between the table surface and the face of the
board. Even excess dust on the table surface or board surface can cause
problems.

I assume the Amana set is one of the "better blades".

Your results and how long it performs well will be the indicator. Amana
is certainly a good brand but like most brands there are varying degrees
of quality.



Now having said that these joints typically still work if a bit less
than perfect. Mine are not all perfect for reasons I have listed and
the relative moisture content of a board can throw off thickness enough
to cause an inconsistency in board thickness. But add wood glue to a
loose fit joint and the wood tends to swell and the fit becomes better.

That's my hope: Maybe not perfect, but tight enough to work and to last. The fact that they will be painted should allow for slightly less than perfect to suffice from a visual perspective, anyway.

Slightly snug with out glue is what you are shooting for. I have
certainly had my share of questionable joints that were on the loose
side but none have failed.
Because looser fitting joints don't fit tightly to begin with the joints
typically need more cleanup and sanding after glue up.

It pays to be anal. ;~)

On Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 4:01:18 PM UTC-4, Leon wrote:
On 3/10/2015 12:08 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 11:28:51 AM UTC-4, Leon wrote:


Snip


Also, as I have brought up in the past, the quality of your blades or
cutters can affect your results. Yeah the cheaper dado blades and
regular blades can get the job done. The better blades result in less
tear out. Tear out can wrap around the end of a board and raise it
causing a slight gap between the table surface and the face of the
board. Even excess dust on the table surface or board surface can cause
problems.

I assume the Amana set is one of the "better blades".

Your results and how long it performs well will be the indicator. Amana
is certainly a good brand but like most brands there are varying degrees
of quality.



Now having said that these joints typically still work if a bit less
than perfect. Mine are not all perfect for reasons I have listed and
the relative moisture content of a board can throw off thickness enough
to cause an inconsistency in board thickness. But add wood glue to a
loose fit joint and the wood tends to swell and the fit becomes better.

That's my hope: Maybe not perfect, but tight enough to work and to last. The fact that they will be painted should allow for slightly less than perfect to suffice from a visual perspective, anyway.

Slightly snug with out glue is what you are shooting for. I have
certainly had my share of questionable joints that were on the loose
side but none have failed.
Because looser fitting joints don't fit tightly to begin with the joints
typically need more cleanup and sanding after glue up.

It pays to be anal. ;~)

Oh, trust me...I know about anal. That's why this is taking me so long.

Ya know, I still have some West Systems epoxy and 404 filler from my Derby racing days. If the tenons don't fit I'll just lop 'em off and make new ones out of epoxy. ;-)

DerbyDad03 wrote in
:

On Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 11:28:51 AM UTC-4, Leon wrote:

But add wood glue to a
loose fit joint and the wood tends to swell and the fit becomes
better.

That's my hope: Maybe not perfect, but tight enough to work and to
last.

If the tenon is thin enough that you're worried about it,
just stuff in a plane shaving or some similarly thin shim
when you glue it up.

John

On Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 3:52:44 PM UTC-4, dadiOH wrote:
DerbyDad03 wrote:

That's my hope: Maybe not perfect, but tight enough to work and to
last. The fact that they will be painted should allow for slightly
less than perfect to suffice from a visual perspective, anyway.


I know you are filled with angs tbut it will be easier than you think and
all will work well. Face it: cabinet doors - (MOST cabinet doors) - aren't
stressed beyond opening and closing. If the tongue goes in the groove
without major rattling and if you use glue, they will hold together.



Thanks for the encouragement. I'll never know how this will turn out unless I actually put blade to wood and I also know that things rarely turn out as bad as we think they will.

Besides, this isn't rocket surgery. It's just wood and wood can be re-bought and re-cut if things go terribly bad. I'm bound to get *some* of them right. For the others, well, spring is coming and the fire pit is beginning to thaw out. ;-)

DerbyDad03 wrote in
:

Besides, this isn't rocket surgery. It's just wood and wood can be
re-bought and re-cut if things go terribly bad. I'm bound to get
*some* of them right. For the others, well, spring is coming and the
fire pit is beginning to thaw out. ;-)

The mark of a craftsman is being able to fix his mistakes...

John

On 3/10/2015 3:38 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
Besides, this isn't rocket surgery. It's just wood and wood can be re-bought and re-cut if things go terribly bad. I'm bound to get*some* of them right. For the others, well, spring is coming and the fire pit is beginning to thaw out.;-)

When it come to making doors, methods can be cussed and discussed, but
the two most important elements have little to do with methods:

Stock _selection_ (knowing which wood to use for doors, along with the
way it was cut from the log, both key to stock that is less likely to
warp, bow or twist).

And stock _preparation_ (consistency in thickness and flatness), are the
two mandatory elements to successfully building doors (and the reason
why we own jointers and planers).

More so than most any other woodworking endeavor, and much more so than
the method used.

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On 3/10/2015 3:31 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 4:01:18 PM UTC-4, Leon wrote:
On 3/10/2015 12:08 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 11:28:51 AM UTC-4, Leon wrote:


Snip


Also, as I have brought up in the past, the quality of your blades or
cutters can affect your results. Yeah the cheaper dado blades and
regular blades can get the job done. The better blades result in less
tear out. Tear out can wrap around the end of a board and raise it
causing a slight gap between the table surface and the face of the
board. Even excess dust on the table surface or board surface can cause
problems.

I assume the Amana set is one of the "better blades".

Your results and how long it performs well will be the indicator. Amana
is certainly a good brand but like most brands there are varying degrees
of quality.



Now having said that these joints typically still work if a bit less
than perfect. Mine are not all perfect for reasons I have listed and
the relative moisture content of a board can throw off thickness enough
to cause an inconsistency in board thickness. But add wood glue to a
loose fit joint and the wood tends to swell and the fit becomes better.

That's my hope: Maybe not perfect, but tight enough to work and to last. The fact that they will be painted should allow for slightly less than perfect to suffice from a visual perspective, anyway.

Slightly snug with out glue is what you are shooting for. I have
certainly had my share of questionable joints that were on the loose
side but none have failed.
Because looser fitting joints don't fit tightly to begin with the joints
typically need more cleanup and sanding after glue up.

It pays to be anal. ;~)

Oh, trust me...I know about anal. That's why this is taking me so long.

Ya know, I still have some West Systems epoxy and 404 filler from my Derby racing days. If the tenons don't fit I'll just lop 'em off and make new ones out of epoxy. ;-)

You will be fine, just practice on same thickness and wood scraps.
There is not much more you can do after you have the set up fine tuned.