Instead of a 45 for a 90 corner

[Larry R. Tysinger]

I have seen 90 degree corners done on bands on a table that were not 45 cuts. The top piece would form the corner and the side piece would join at say a 22.5 degree. The joint would not be on the corner but down the side.

I know I may not be describing this very good.

Larry R. Tysinger

 

[Larry R. Tysinger]

Yes that is the joint I am speaking about.

 

[nelsone]

Why??? Is there a benefit to doing it that way?

 

[gator]

You don't get a 45° miter right at the corner which is much more fragile when bumped. Also if the miter starts to come apart a little you get a gap. With the solid wood corner, neither of these problems are near as big.

George

 

[DaveO]

I just recently did a joint like that but for a 45* corner. It was much easier to do with pocket screws, and to get lined up right. Planing the protruding corner down flush results in a very fine joint that is more durable than a true miter joint. Sizing the pieces to match is a little tricky, make a few test corners to determine the actual size of the stock you'll need.
Dave