OK, I've a biscuit jointer and a bag of Vermont American #20 Biscuits.
To me the Kerf on the Jointer is too large (wide/thick) and the pocket created with it too large for the biscuits.
But what do I know, right!
So, I thought to ask here before touching my project with this Jointer blade.
I measure the biscuits and they look to be right on 1/8" inches thick.
The pocket cut by my jointer looks to be about 3/16"
When I place the biscuit in the pocket, it's sloppy.
Now, I know they aren't supposed to be a tight fit or required hammering into place - but I thought they were supposed to help with registration.
I am attempting to join two pieces of MDF along a 29.5" edge to another 29.5" edge that will be reinforced with 3/4" wood screwed and glued across and underneath the joint - a counter top project
QUESTIONS:
1. Is the kerf too large at 3/16" ?
2. Is the Biscuit supposed to fit Loose, Snug, Tightly?
3. Is the biscuit supposed to help align the pieces joined?
4. Given that the work is MDF, can I use regular ANSI/HPVA Type II Water Resistant Wood Glue (Gorilla non-foaming Wood Glue)
5. If not the glue (above) is there a prefect adhesive for such a task?
If you've a biscuit jointer that performs differently, please share the details and kerf size (esp.)
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
To me the Kerf on the Jointer is too large (wide/thick) and the pocket created with it too large for the biscuits.
But what do I know, right!
So, I thought to ask here before touching my project with this Jointer blade.
I measure the biscuits and they look to be right on 1/8" inches thick.
The pocket cut by my jointer looks to be about 3/16"
When I place the biscuit in the pocket, it's sloppy.
Now, I know they aren't supposed to be a tight fit or required hammering into place - but I thought they were supposed to help with registration.
I am attempting to join two pieces of MDF along a 29.5" edge to another 29.5" edge that will be reinforced with 3/4" wood screwed and glued across and underneath the joint - a counter top project
QUESTIONS:
1. Is the kerf too large at 3/16" ?
2. Is the Biscuit supposed to fit Loose, Snug, Tightly?
3. Is the biscuit supposed to help align the pieces joined?
4. Given that the work is MDF, can I use regular ANSI/HPVA Type II Water Resistant Wood Glue (Gorilla non-foaming Wood Glue)
5. If not the glue (above) is there a prefect adhesive for such a task?
If you've a biscuit jointer that performs differently, please share the details and kerf size (esp.)
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
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