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When I made the second set of bunk beds I felt like I knew what I was doing and I didn't take as much care fitting the tenons. Confidence may not be a good thing for me... Without even using a mallet I split some of the mortises when I drove in the tenons . They were hairline cracks and I put some glue in them as best I could using a card/paper to fit into the cracks. After letting the glue dry I trimmed the tenons and fit them a gain. They fit better this time and no split.
But after finishing I got this:
Another coat of milk paint and I think they will be invisible. And when I torque the joint the crack doesn't widen. But I am afraid about the longevity of this joint. Any recommendations?
Thanks!
Salem
When I made the second set of bunk beds I felt like I knew what I was doing and I didn't take as much care fitting the tenons. Confidence may not be a good thing for me... Without even using a mallet I split some of the mortises when I drove in the tenons . They were hairline cracks and I put some glue in them as best I could using a card/paper to fit into the cracks. After letting the glue dry I trimmed the tenons and fit them a gain. They fit better this time and no split.
But after finishing I got this:
Another coat of milk paint and I think they will be invisible. And when I torque the joint the crack doesn't widen. But I am afraid about the longevity of this joint. Any recommendations?
Thanks!
Salem