I am building a Maloof low back chair using the Scott Morrison plans. The two previous Maloof rockers that i have built had a flat seat and I decided my skills were up to the challenge of a coopered seat. I have everything dry fit using the 3 degree angles between the middle pieces as outlined in the plans. In the Video Scott Morrison uses a horizontal boring machine and places the 3 degree angle on against the fence to drill a hole for the alignment dowels and it really looks easy, if you have a horizontal boring machine.
Does anyone know how to set the angles with two pieces on a 3 degree angle insert a dowel for alignment or using a biscuit jointer? Morrison suggests either can be used but does not demonstrate. I have been successful at this point but do not want to mess up now. These alignments are supposedly not required but are beneficial for alignment. Dry fit, it seems to line up very well but I have not applied glue nor a lot of pressure. I assume the joints will slide when wet and the clamps are tightened.
Any thoughts on the best way to set up the alignment?
Does anyone know how to set the angles with two pieces on a 3 degree angle insert a dowel for alignment or using a biscuit jointer? Morrison suggests either can be used but does not demonstrate. I have been successful at this point but do not want to mess up now. These alignments are supposedly not required but are beneficial for alignment. Dry fit, it seems to line up very well but I have not applied glue nor a lot of pressure. I assume the joints will slide when wet and the clamps are tightened.
Any thoughts on the best way to set up the alignment?