35 – Wood hardware – fasteners
Rob Brown explains when and how to use the three most common types of wood fasteners: dowels, biscuits, and loose tenons.
Rob Brown explains when and how to use the three most common types of wood fasteners: dowels, biscuits, and loose tenons.
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A biscuit joiner (a.k.a. plate joiner) is a good choice for light- to medium-duty joinery. It’s widely used to assemble panels in cabinet carcass construction, window casings, rail and stile doors, face frames, and furniture.
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35 – Wood hardware – fasteners
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