Good morning all! I value the depth of experience and knowledge of members on this forum, so here I am, asking again!
I am making a Mission style bed with a headboard and footboard that consists of a lower straight rail and a curved upper rail, with slats running vertically between the two. I am planning on using a 4mm domino to attach the slats to the lower straight rail, but am somewhat in s quandary on how to attach the slats to the curved top rail. I was thinking about making a 1/2" slot in the top rail using a slotting cutter on my router table and making two passes with a 1/"4 slotting cutter. Then just fit the slats into the slot and glue. I was wondering what other ways might there be to attach the top of the slats to the curved rail or if there is a better way to make the slot in the upper rail (on a curve). The slot would need to be at least 5/8" deep (5/8" x 1/2").
Any and all input, advice, suggestions would be much appreciated! TIA!!!
I have attached a drawing for clarity.
Thanks!
Jeff
I am making a Mission style bed with a headboard and footboard that consists of a lower straight rail and a curved upper rail, with slats running vertically between the two. I am planning on using a 4mm domino to attach the slats to the lower straight rail, but am somewhat in s quandary on how to attach the slats to the curved top rail. I was thinking about making a 1/2" slot in the top rail using a slotting cutter on my router table and making two passes with a 1/"4 slotting cutter. Then just fit the slats into the slot and glue. I was wondering what other ways might there be to attach the top of the slats to the curved rail or if there is a better way to make the slot in the upper rail (on a curve). The slot would need to be at least 5/8" deep (5/8" x 1/2").
Any and all input, advice, suggestions would be much appreciated! TIA!!!
I have attached a drawing for clarity.
Thanks!
Jeff