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Perfect Splined Mitre Joints in Five Minutes Without Clamps

When I posted "Arnie's Tea Box" http://lumberjocks.com/projects/50187 one of the comments (Roger) was that these boxes make a great venue for displaying my marquetry. I totally agree but that meant streamlining the process of making the box. First was to come up with a jig to make the corners perfect every time quickly.

Here is what I came up with.

Disclaimer: I'm not a jig person so my jigs are usually utilitarian and often "throw away".

This photo shows the parts disassembled. Dimensions are irrelevant and I didn't take any so even I don't know them.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Flooring Beige


Here the base piece has been turned right side up. The groove is for the pin in the top part. The cutouts at the apex are to insure that no glue contacts the jig.

Wood Triangle Rectangle Table Clock


Assemble the top part onto the bolt and adjust so that the spaces on the sides fit your stock width. Then slide the pieces of your box together until they match perfectly.

Wood Rectangle Gadget Beige Hardwood


Now remove one piece without moving the other. Coat the end with hot hide glue….Oh yes, this is a commercial for hide glue, sorry. But please bear with me.

Wood Textile Drinkware Dishware Serveware


Slide the piece back in and as the jig does most of the work, simply squeeze the top of the joint for about 15 seconds or so.

Wood Nail Thumb Finger Material property


This is the joint removed from the jig about 30 to 45 seconds after the glue was applied. It's already strong enough to hold together.

Furniture Wood Table Outdoor furniture Chair


A minute later it is strong enough to have it's spline grooves cut.

Wood Rectangle Triangle Flooring Hardwood

Wood Triangle Flooring Hardwood Plywood

Rectangle Wood Triangle Shipping box Packing materials


A little more hide glue on the splines and slip them into place.

Wood Flooring Hardwood Composite material Rectangle


In the time it takes to walk over to the band saw the splines are glued well enough to trim off.

Wood Rectangle Hardwood Beige Flooring


The glue is easy to rub off with your finger. It will ball up like rubber cement. You can throw it back in the pot if it's not too contaminated with sawdust. Then you can sand the joint and you're done. The elapsed time between this photo and the one where the pieces were dry fitted is under five minutes and with the splines now in place the piece is strong enough to continue to handle and work with.

Automotive lighting Rectangle Wood Flooring Bumper


Of course in real life it is not necessary to get things done this quickly. Pieces can sit while others are fitted and glued, but this is how fast it can be done.

This joint is perfectly square, both vertically and horizontally, despite the fact that if you look closely, my "hot off the miter saw" cut was not.

That's it
I made a jig. Who would have thought.

Thanks

Comments, questions, critiques are always welcome.

Paul
 

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#2 ·
Perfect Splined Mitre Joints in Five Minutes Without Clamps

When I posted "Arnie's Tea Box" http://lumberjocks.com/projects/50187 one of the comments (Roger) was that these boxes make a great venue for displaying my marquetry. I totally agree but that meant streamlining the process of making the box. First was to come up with a jig to make the corners perfect every time quickly.

Here is what I came up with.

Disclaimer: I'm not a jig person so my jigs are usually utilitarian and often "throw away".

This photo shows the parts disassembled. Dimensions are irrelevant and I didn't take any so even I don't know them.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Flooring Beige


Here the base piece has been turned right side up. The groove is for the pin in the top part. The cutouts at the apex are to insure that no glue contacts the jig.

Wood Triangle Rectangle Table Clock


Assemble the top part onto the bolt and adjust so that the spaces on the sides fit your stock width. Then slide the pieces of your box together until they match perfectly.

Wood Rectangle Gadget Beige Hardwood


Now remove one piece without moving the other. Coat the end with hot hide glue….Oh yes, this is a commercial for hide glue, sorry. But please bear with me.

Wood Textile Drinkware Dishware Serveware


Slide the piece back in and as the jig does most of the work, simply squeeze the top of the joint for about 15 seconds or so.

Wood Nail Thumb Finger Material property


This is the joint removed from the jig about 30 to 45 seconds after the glue was applied. It's already strong enough to hold together.

Furniture Wood Table Outdoor furniture Chair


A minute later it is strong enough to have it's spline grooves cut.

Wood Rectangle Triangle Flooring Hardwood

Wood Triangle Flooring Hardwood Plywood

Rectangle Wood Triangle Shipping box Packing materials


A little more hide glue on the splines and slip them into place.

Wood Flooring Hardwood Composite material Rectangle


In the time it takes to walk over to the band saw the splines are glued well enough to trim off.

Wood Rectangle Hardwood Beige Flooring


The glue is easy to rub off with your finger. It will ball up like rubber cement. You can throw it back in the pot if it's not too contaminated with sawdust. Then you can sand the joint and you're done. The elapsed time between this photo and the one where the pieces were dry fitted is under five minutes and with the splines now in place the piece is strong enough to continue to handle and work with.

Automotive lighting Rectangle Wood Flooring Bumper


Of course in real life it is not necessary to get things done this quickly. Pieces can sit while others are fitted and glued, but this is how fast it can be done.

This joint is perfectly square, both vertically and horizontally, despite the fact that if you look closely, my "hot off the miter saw" cut was not.

That's it
I made a jig. Who would have thought.

Thanks

Comments, questions, critiques are always welcome.

Paul
Very simple … cool idea….
 

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Perfect Splined Mitre Joints in Five Minutes Without Clamps

When I posted "Arnie's Tea Box" http://lumberjocks.com/projects/50187 one of the comments (Roger) was that these boxes make a great venue for displaying my marquetry. I totally agree but that meant streamlining the process of making the box. First was to come up with a jig to make the corners perfect every time quickly.

Here is what I came up with.

Disclaimer: I'm not a jig person so my jigs are usually utilitarian and often "throw away".

This photo shows the parts disassembled. Dimensions are irrelevant and I didn't take any so even I don't know them.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Flooring Beige


Here the base piece has been turned right side up. The groove is for the pin in the top part. The cutouts at the apex are to insure that no glue contacts the jig.

Wood Triangle Rectangle Table Clock


Assemble the top part onto the bolt and adjust so that the spaces on the sides fit your stock width. Then slide the pieces of your box together until they match perfectly.

Wood Rectangle Gadget Beige Hardwood


Now remove one piece without moving the other. Coat the end with hot hide glue….Oh yes, this is a commercial for hide glue, sorry. But please bear with me.

Wood Textile Drinkware Dishware Serveware


Slide the piece back in and as the jig does most of the work, simply squeeze the top of the joint for about 15 seconds or so.

Wood Nail Thumb Finger Material property


This is the joint removed from the jig about 30 to 45 seconds after the glue was applied. It's already strong enough to hold together.

Furniture Wood Table Outdoor furniture Chair


A minute later it is strong enough to have it's spline grooves cut.

Wood Rectangle Triangle Flooring Hardwood

Wood Triangle Flooring Hardwood Plywood

Rectangle Wood Triangle Shipping box Packing materials


A little more hide glue on the splines and slip them into place.

Wood Flooring Hardwood Composite material Rectangle


In the time it takes to walk over to the band saw the splines are glued well enough to trim off.

Wood Rectangle Hardwood Beige Flooring


The glue is easy to rub off with your finger. It will ball up like rubber cement. You can throw it back in the pot if it's not too contaminated with sawdust. Then you can sand the joint and you're done. The elapsed time between this photo and the one where the pieces were dry fitted is under five minutes and with the splines now in place the piece is strong enough to continue to handle and work with.

Automotive lighting Rectangle Wood Flooring Bumper


Of course in real life it is not necessary to get things done this quickly. Pieces can sit while others are fitted and glued, but this is how fast it can be done.

This joint is perfectly square, both vertically and horizontally, despite the fact that if you look closely, my "hot off the miter saw" cut was not.

That's it
I made a jig. Who would have thought.

Thanks

Comments, questions, critiques are always welcome.

Paul
It's so good i'm planning to use it. Hope you don't mind.
 

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Perfect Splined Mitre Joints in Five Minutes Without Clamps

When I posted "Arnie's Tea Box" http://lumberjocks.com/projects/50187 one of the comments (Roger) was that these boxes make a great venue for displaying my marquetry. I totally agree but that meant streamlining the process of making the box. First was to come up with a jig to make the corners perfect every time quickly.

Here is what I came up with.

Disclaimer: I'm not a jig person so my jigs are usually utilitarian and often "throw away".

This photo shows the parts disassembled. Dimensions are irrelevant and I didn't take any so even I don't know them.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Flooring Beige


Here the base piece has been turned right side up. The groove is for the pin in the top part. The cutouts at the apex are to insure that no glue contacts the jig.

Wood Triangle Rectangle Table Clock


Assemble the top part onto the bolt and adjust so that the spaces on the sides fit your stock width. Then slide the pieces of your box together until they match perfectly.

Wood Rectangle Gadget Beige Hardwood


Now remove one piece without moving the other. Coat the end with hot hide glue….Oh yes, this is a commercial for hide glue, sorry. But please bear with me.

Wood Textile Drinkware Dishware Serveware


Slide the piece back in and as the jig does most of the work, simply squeeze the top of the joint for about 15 seconds or so.

Wood Nail Thumb Finger Material property


This is the joint removed from the jig about 30 to 45 seconds after the glue was applied. It's already strong enough to hold together.

Furniture Wood Table Outdoor furniture Chair


A minute later it is strong enough to have it's spline grooves cut.

Wood Rectangle Triangle Flooring Hardwood

Wood Triangle Flooring Hardwood Plywood

Rectangle Wood Triangle Shipping box Packing materials


A little more hide glue on the splines and slip them into place.

Wood Flooring Hardwood Composite material Rectangle


In the time it takes to walk over to the band saw the splines are glued well enough to trim off.

Wood Rectangle Hardwood Beige Flooring


The glue is easy to rub off with your finger. It will ball up like rubber cement. You can throw it back in the pot if it's not too contaminated with sawdust. Then you can sand the joint and you're done. The elapsed time between this photo and the one where the pieces were dry fitted is under five minutes and with the splines now in place the piece is strong enough to continue to handle and work with.

Automotive lighting Rectangle Wood Flooring Bumper


Of course in real life it is not necessary to get things done this quickly. Pieces can sit while others are fitted and glued, but this is how fast it can be done.

This joint is perfectly square, both vertically and horizontally, despite the fact that if you look closely, my "hot off the miter saw" cut was not.

That's it
I made a jig. Who would have thought.

Thanks

Comments, questions, critiques are always welcome.

Paul
This I can understand! Nice jig Paul.
 

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Perfect Splined Mitre Joints in Five Minutes Without Clamps

When I posted "Arnie's Tea Box" http://lumberjocks.com/projects/50187 one of the comments (Roger) was that these boxes make a great venue for displaying my marquetry. I totally agree but that meant streamlining the process of making the box. First was to come up with a jig to make the corners perfect every time quickly.

Here is what I came up with.

Disclaimer: I'm not a jig person so my jigs are usually utilitarian and often "throw away".

This photo shows the parts disassembled. Dimensions are irrelevant and I didn't take any so even I don't know them.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Flooring Beige


Here the base piece has been turned right side up. The groove is for the pin in the top part. The cutouts at the apex are to insure that no glue contacts the jig.

Wood Triangle Rectangle Table Clock


Assemble the top part onto the bolt and adjust so that the spaces on the sides fit your stock width. Then slide the pieces of your box together until they match perfectly.

Wood Rectangle Gadget Beige Hardwood


Now remove one piece without moving the other. Coat the end with hot hide glue….Oh yes, this is a commercial for hide glue, sorry. But please bear with me.

Wood Textile Drinkware Dishware Serveware


Slide the piece back in and as the jig does most of the work, simply squeeze the top of the joint for about 15 seconds or so.

Wood Nail Thumb Finger Material property


This is the joint removed from the jig about 30 to 45 seconds after the glue was applied. It's already strong enough to hold together.

Furniture Wood Table Outdoor furniture Chair


A minute later it is strong enough to have it's spline grooves cut.

Wood Rectangle Triangle Flooring Hardwood

Wood Triangle Flooring Hardwood Plywood

Rectangle Wood Triangle Shipping box Packing materials


A little more hide glue on the splines and slip them into place.

Wood Flooring Hardwood Composite material Rectangle


In the time it takes to walk over to the band saw the splines are glued well enough to trim off.

Wood Rectangle Hardwood Beige Flooring


The glue is easy to rub off with your finger. It will ball up like rubber cement. You can throw it back in the pot if it's not too contaminated with sawdust. Then you can sand the joint and you're done. The elapsed time between this photo and the one where the pieces were dry fitted is under five minutes and with the splines now in place the piece is strong enough to continue to handle and work with.

Automotive lighting Rectangle Wood Flooring Bumper


Of course in real life it is not necessary to get things done this quickly. Pieces can sit while others are fitted and glued, but this is how fast it can be done.

This joint is perfectly square, both vertically and horizontally, despite the fact that if you look closely, my "hot off the miter saw" cut was not.

That's it
I made a jig. Who would have thought.

Thanks

Comments, questions, critiques are always welcome.

Paul
Sweet.

But you have to include the time to heat up the glue. Which I have no idea how long it takes. So, how long does it take?

Nice jig,
Steve
 

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Perfect Splined Mitre Joints in Five Minutes Without Clamps

When I posted "Arnie's Tea Box" http://lumberjocks.com/projects/50187 one of the comments (Roger) was that these boxes make a great venue for displaying my marquetry. I totally agree but that meant streamlining the process of making the box. First was to come up with a jig to make the corners perfect every time quickly.

Here is what I came up with.

Disclaimer: I'm not a jig person so my jigs are usually utilitarian and often "throw away".

This photo shows the parts disassembled. Dimensions are irrelevant and I didn't take any so even I don't know them.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Flooring Beige


Here the base piece has been turned right side up. The groove is for the pin in the top part. The cutouts at the apex are to insure that no glue contacts the jig.

Wood Triangle Rectangle Table Clock


Assemble the top part onto the bolt and adjust so that the spaces on the sides fit your stock width. Then slide the pieces of your box together until they match perfectly.

Wood Rectangle Gadget Beige Hardwood


Now remove one piece without moving the other. Coat the end with hot hide glue….Oh yes, this is a commercial for hide glue, sorry. But please bear with me.

Wood Textile Drinkware Dishware Serveware


Slide the piece back in and as the jig does most of the work, simply squeeze the top of the joint for about 15 seconds or so.

Wood Nail Thumb Finger Material property


This is the joint removed from the jig about 30 to 45 seconds after the glue was applied. It's already strong enough to hold together.

Furniture Wood Table Outdoor furniture Chair


A minute later it is strong enough to have it's spline grooves cut.

Wood Rectangle Triangle Flooring Hardwood

Wood Triangle Flooring Hardwood Plywood

Rectangle Wood Triangle Shipping box Packing materials


A little more hide glue on the splines and slip them into place.

Wood Flooring Hardwood Composite material Rectangle


In the time it takes to walk over to the band saw the splines are glued well enough to trim off.

Wood Rectangle Hardwood Beige Flooring


The glue is easy to rub off with your finger. It will ball up like rubber cement. You can throw it back in the pot if it's not too contaminated with sawdust. Then you can sand the joint and you're done. The elapsed time between this photo and the one where the pieces were dry fitted is under five minutes and with the splines now in place the piece is strong enough to continue to handle and work with.

Automotive lighting Rectangle Wood Flooring Bumper


Of course in real life it is not necessary to get things done this quickly. Pieces can sit while others are fitted and glued, but this is how fast it can be done.

This joint is perfectly square, both vertically and horizontally, despite the fact that if you look closely, my "hot off the miter saw" cut was not.

That's it
I made a jig. Who would have thought.

Thanks

Comments, questions, critiques are always welcome.

Paul
Great idea Paul, keep'em comin'.
 

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Perfect Splined Mitre Joints in Five Minutes Without Clamps

When I posted "Arnie's Tea Box" http://lumberjocks.com/projects/50187 one of the comments (Roger) was that these boxes make a great venue for displaying my marquetry. I totally agree but that meant streamlining the process of making the box. First was to come up with a jig to make the corners perfect every time quickly.

Here is what I came up with.

Disclaimer: I'm not a jig person so my jigs are usually utilitarian and often "throw away".

This photo shows the parts disassembled. Dimensions are irrelevant and I didn't take any so even I don't know them.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Flooring Beige


Here the base piece has been turned right side up. The groove is for the pin in the top part. The cutouts at the apex are to insure that no glue contacts the jig.

Wood Triangle Rectangle Table Clock


Assemble the top part onto the bolt and adjust so that the spaces on the sides fit your stock width. Then slide the pieces of your box together until they match perfectly.

Wood Rectangle Gadget Beige Hardwood


Now remove one piece without moving the other. Coat the end with hot hide glue….Oh yes, this is a commercial for hide glue, sorry. But please bear with me.

Wood Textile Drinkware Dishware Serveware


Slide the piece back in and as the jig does most of the work, simply squeeze the top of the joint for about 15 seconds or so.

Wood Nail Thumb Finger Material property


This is the joint removed from the jig about 30 to 45 seconds after the glue was applied. It's already strong enough to hold together.

Furniture Wood Table Outdoor furniture Chair


A minute later it is strong enough to have it's spline grooves cut.

Wood Rectangle Triangle Flooring Hardwood

Wood Triangle Flooring Hardwood Plywood

Rectangle Wood Triangle Shipping box Packing materials


A little more hide glue on the splines and slip them into place.

Wood Flooring Hardwood Composite material Rectangle


In the time it takes to walk over to the band saw the splines are glued well enough to trim off.

Wood Rectangle Hardwood Beige Flooring


The glue is easy to rub off with your finger. It will ball up like rubber cement. You can throw it back in the pot if it's not too contaminated with sawdust. Then you can sand the joint and you're done. The elapsed time between this photo and the one where the pieces were dry fitted is under five minutes and with the splines now in place the piece is strong enough to continue to handle and work with.

Automotive lighting Rectangle Wood Flooring Bumper


Of course in real life it is not necessary to get things done this quickly. Pieces can sit while others are fitted and glued, but this is how fast it can be done.

This joint is perfectly square, both vertically and horizontally, despite the fact that if you look closely, my "hot off the miter saw" cut was not.

That's it
I made a jig. Who would have thought.

Thanks

Comments, questions, critiques are always welcome.

Paul
Great jig…simple and effective. Thanks.
 

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Perfect Splined Mitre Joints in Five Minutes Without Clamps

When I posted "Arnie's Tea Box" http://lumberjocks.com/projects/50187 one of the comments (Roger) was that these boxes make a great venue for displaying my marquetry. I totally agree but that meant streamlining the process of making the box. First was to come up with a jig to make the corners perfect every time quickly.

Here is what I came up with.

Disclaimer: I'm not a jig person so my jigs are usually utilitarian and often "throw away".

This photo shows the parts disassembled. Dimensions are irrelevant and I didn't take any so even I don't know them.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Flooring Beige


Here the base piece has been turned right side up. The groove is for the pin in the top part. The cutouts at the apex are to insure that no glue contacts the jig.

Wood Triangle Rectangle Table Clock


Assemble the top part onto the bolt and adjust so that the spaces on the sides fit your stock width. Then slide the pieces of your box together until they match perfectly.

Wood Rectangle Gadget Beige Hardwood


Now remove one piece without moving the other. Coat the end with hot hide glue….Oh yes, this is a commercial for hide glue, sorry. But please bear with me.

Wood Textile Drinkware Dishware Serveware


Slide the piece back in and as the jig does most of the work, simply squeeze the top of the joint for about 15 seconds or so.

Wood Nail Thumb Finger Material property


This is the joint removed from the jig about 30 to 45 seconds after the glue was applied. It's already strong enough to hold together.

Furniture Wood Table Outdoor furniture Chair


A minute later it is strong enough to have it's spline grooves cut.

Wood Rectangle Triangle Flooring Hardwood

Wood Triangle Flooring Hardwood Plywood

Rectangle Wood Triangle Shipping box Packing materials


A little more hide glue on the splines and slip them into place.

Wood Flooring Hardwood Composite material Rectangle


In the time it takes to walk over to the band saw the splines are glued well enough to trim off.

Wood Rectangle Hardwood Beige Flooring


The glue is easy to rub off with your finger. It will ball up like rubber cement. You can throw it back in the pot if it's not too contaminated with sawdust. Then you can sand the joint and you're done. The elapsed time between this photo and the one where the pieces were dry fitted is under five minutes and with the splines now in place the piece is strong enough to continue to handle and work with.

Automotive lighting Rectangle Wood Flooring Bumper


Of course in real life it is not necessary to get things done this quickly. Pieces can sit while others are fitted and glued, but this is how fast it can be done.

This joint is perfectly square, both vertically and horizontally, despite the fact that if you look closely, my "hot off the miter saw" cut was not.

That's it
I made a jig. Who would have thought.

Thanks

Comments, questions, critiques are always welcome.

Paul
I think this jig would be valuable for anyone building mitered boxes. A little sanding jig for touching up miters on a sanding disk is also a good idea if anyone is having trouble with perfect miters. I think the idea of boxes as a venue for you marquetry is excellent. There have been some fine examples of marquetry boxes here at LJ, and I'm sure you could make some wonderful additions to that collection. I couldln't agree more about the use of hot Hide Glue, it has the strength and many more convienences the modern glues don't.
 

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Perfect Splined Mitre Joints in Five Minutes Without Clamps

When I posted "Arnie's Tea Box" http://lumberjocks.com/projects/50187 one of the comments (Roger) was that these boxes make a great venue for displaying my marquetry. I totally agree but that meant streamlining the process of making the box. First was to come up with a jig to make the corners perfect every time quickly.

Here is what I came up with.

Disclaimer: I'm not a jig person so my jigs are usually utilitarian and often "throw away".

This photo shows the parts disassembled. Dimensions are irrelevant and I didn't take any so even I don't know them.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Flooring Beige


Here the base piece has been turned right side up. The groove is for the pin in the top part. The cutouts at the apex are to insure that no glue contacts the jig.

Wood Triangle Rectangle Table Clock


Assemble the top part onto the bolt and adjust so that the spaces on the sides fit your stock width. Then slide the pieces of your box together until they match perfectly.

Wood Rectangle Gadget Beige Hardwood


Now remove one piece without moving the other. Coat the end with hot hide glue….Oh yes, this is a commercial for hide glue, sorry. But please bear with me.

Wood Textile Drinkware Dishware Serveware


Slide the piece back in and as the jig does most of the work, simply squeeze the top of the joint for about 15 seconds or so.

Wood Nail Thumb Finger Material property


This is the joint removed from the jig about 30 to 45 seconds after the glue was applied. It's already strong enough to hold together.

Furniture Wood Table Outdoor furniture Chair


A minute later it is strong enough to have it's spline grooves cut.

Wood Rectangle Triangle Flooring Hardwood

Wood Triangle Flooring Hardwood Plywood

Rectangle Wood Triangle Shipping box Packing materials


A little more hide glue on the splines and slip them into place.

Wood Flooring Hardwood Composite material Rectangle


In the time it takes to walk over to the band saw the splines are glued well enough to trim off.

Wood Rectangle Hardwood Beige Flooring


The glue is easy to rub off with your finger. It will ball up like rubber cement. You can throw it back in the pot if it's not too contaminated with sawdust. Then you can sand the joint and you're done. The elapsed time between this photo and the one where the pieces were dry fitted is under five minutes and with the splines now in place the piece is strong enough to continue to handle and work with.

Automotive lighting Rectangle Wood Flooring Bumper


Of course in real life it is not necessary to get things done this quickly. Pieces can sit while others are fitted and glued, but this is how fast it can be done.

This joint is perfectly square, both vertically and horizontally, despite the fact that if you look closely, my "hot off the miter saw" cut was not.

That's it
I made a jig. Who would have thought.

Thanks

Comments, questions, critiques are always welcome.

Paul
It looks like it does a great job Paul. You may just become a jig-man. :) I'm puzzled in how you insert the bottom or the top though. Rabbet I assume? If so, how do you account for expansion? Hey, thanks for sharing.
 

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Perfect Splined Mitre Joints in Five Minutes Without Clamps

When I posted "Arnie's Tea Box" http://lumberjocks.com/projects/50187 one of the comments (Roger) was that these boxes make a great venue for displaying my marquetry. I totally agree but that meant streamlining the process of making the box. First was to come up with a jig to make the corners perfect every time quickly.

Here is what I came up with.

Disclaimer: I'm not a jig person so my jigs are usually utilitarian and often "throw away".

This photo shows the parts disassembled. Dimensions are irrelevant and I didn't take any so even I don't know them.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Flooring Beige


Here the base piece has been turned right side up. The groove is for the pin in the top part. The cutouts at the apex are to insure that no glue contacts the jig.

Wood Triangle Rectangle Table Clock


Assemble the top part onto the bolt and adjust so that the spaces on the sides fit your stock width. Then slide the pieces of your box together until they match perfectly.

Wood Rectangle Gadget Beige Hardwood


Now remove one piece without moving the other. Coat the end with hot hide glue….Oh yes, this is a commercial for hide glue, sorry. But please bear with me.

Wood Textile Drinkware Dishware Serveware


Slide the piece back in and as the jig does most of the work, simply squeeze the top of the joint for about 15 seconds or so.

Wood Nail Thumb Finger Material property


This is the joint removed from the jig about 30 to 45 seconds after the glue was applied. It's already strong enough to hold together.

Furniture Wood Table Outdoor furniture Chair


A minute later it is strong enough to have it's spline grooves cut.

Wood Rectangle Triangle Flooring Hardwood

Wood Triangle Flooring Hardwood Plywood

Rectangle Wood Triangle Shipping box Packing materials


A little more hide glue on the splines and slip them into place.

Wood Flooring Hardwood Composite material Rectangle


In the time it takes to walk over to the band saw the splines are glued well enough to trim off.

Wood Rectangle Hardwood Beige Flooring


The glue is easy to rub off with your finger. It will ball up like rubber cement. You can throw it back in the pot if it's not too contaminated with sawdust. Then you can sand the joint and you're done. The elapsed time between this photo and the one where the pieces were dry fitted is under five minutes and with the splines now in place the piece is strong enough to continue to handle and work with.

Automotive lighting Rectangle Wood Flooring Bumper


Of course in real life it is not necessary to get things done this quickly. Pieces can sit while others are fitted and glued, but this is how fast it can be done.

This joint is perfectly square, both vertically and horizontally, despite the fact that if you look closely, my "hot off the miter saw" cut was not.

That's it
I made a jig. Who would have thought.

Thanks

Comments, questions, critiques are always welcome.

Paul
Thanks all.

Steve you plug it in in the morning or before 15 minutes before a gluing session and unplug it when you leave the shop. If you're using it much, it's always hot.

Rance I used a floating PW bottom in Arnie's Tea Box and the top is my favorite substrate, MDF, dimensionally pretty stable. I don't anticipate any problems. I won't use that top style again though - too hard to glue in nicely.

LittlePaw Fill yer boots. Glad to help.

Thanks again.
 

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Perfect Splined Mitre Joints in Five Minutes Without Clamps

When I posted "Arnie's Tea Box" http://lumberjocks.com/projects/50187 one of the comments (Roger) was that these boxes make a great venue for displaying my marquetry. I totally agree but that meant streamlining the process of making the box. First was to come up with a jig to make the corners perfect every time quickly.

Here is what I came up with.

Disclaimer: I'm not a jig person so my jigs are usually utilitarian and often "throw away".

This photo shows the parts disassembled. Dimensions are irrelevant and I didn't take any so even I don't know them.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Flooring Beige


Here the base piece has been turned right side up. The groove is for the pin in the top part. The cutouts at the apex are to insure that no glue contacts the jig.

Wood Triangle Rectangle Table Clock


Assemble the top part onto the bolt and adjust so that the spaces on the sides fit your stock width. Then slide the pieces of your box together until they match perfectly.

Wood Rectangle Gadget Beige Hardwood


Now remove one piece without moving the other. Coat the end with hot hide glue….Oh yes, this is a commercial for hide glue, sorry. But please bear with me.

Wood Textile Drinkware Dishware Serveware


Slide the piece back in and as the jig does most of the work, simply squeeze the top of the joint for about 15 seconds or so.

Wood Nail Thumb Finger Material property


This is the joint removed from the jig about 30 to 45 seconds after the glue was applied. It's already strong enough to hold together.

Furniture Wood Table Outdoor furniture Chair


A minute later it is strong enough to have it's spline grooves cut.

Wood Rectangle Triangle Flooring Hardwood

Wood Triangle Flooring Hardwood Plywood

Rectangle Wood Triangle Shipping box Packing materials


A little more hide glue on the splines and slip them into place.

Wood Flooring Hardwood Composite material Rectangle


In the time it takes to walk over to the band saw the splines are glued well enough to trim off.

Wood Rectangle Hardwood Beige Flooring


The glue is easy to rub off with your finger. It will ball up like rubber cement. You can throw it back in the pot if it's not too contaminated with sawdust. Then you can sand the joint and you're done. The elapsed time between this photo and the one where the pieces were dry fitted is under five minutes and with the splines now in place the piece is strong enough to continue to handle and work with.

Automotive lighting Rectangle Wood Flooring Bumper


Of course in real life it is not necessary to get things done this quickly. Pieces can sit while others are fitted and glued, but this is how fast it can be done.

This joint is perfectly square, both vertically and horizontally, despite the fact that if you look closely, my "hot off the miter saw" cut was not.

That's it
I made a jig. Who would have thought.

Thanks

Comments, questions, critiques are always welcome.

Paul
Paul,
Your blogs are great!! Keep'em a comin!!!

Thanks for sharing!!
 

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Perfect Splined Mitre Joints in Five Minutes Without Clamps

When I posted "Arnie's Tea Box" http://lumberjocks.com/projects/50187 one of the comments (Roger) was that these boxes make a great venue for displaying my marquetry. I totally agree but that meant streamlining the process of making the box. First was to come up with a jig to make the corners perfect every time quickly.

Here is what I came up with.

Disclaimer: I'm not a jig person so my jigs are usually utilitarian and often "throw away".

This photo shows the parts disassembled. Dimensions are irrelevant and I didn't take any so even I don't know them.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Flooring Beige


Here the base piece has been turned right side up. The groove is for the pin in the top part. The cutouts at the apex are to insure that no glue contacts the jig.

Wood Triangle Rectangle Table Clock


Assemble the top part onto the bolt and adjust so that the spaces on the sides fit your stock width. Then slide the pieces of your box together until they match perfectly.

Wood Rectangle Gadget Beige Hardwood


Now remove one piece without moving the other. Coat the end with hot hide glue….Oh yes, this is a commercial for hide glue, sorry. But please bear with me.

Wood Textile Drinkware Dishware Serveware


Slide the piece back in and as the jig does most of the work, simply squeeze the top of the joint for about 15 seconds or so.

Wood Nail Thumb Finger Material property


This is the joint removed from the jig about 30 to 45 seconds after the glue was applied. It's already strong enough to hold together.

Furniture Wood Table Outdoor furniture Chair


A minute later it is strong enough to have it's spline grooves cut.

Wood Rectangle Triangle Flooring Hardwood

Wood Triangle Flooring Hardwood Plywood

Rectangle Wood Triangle Shipping box Packing materials


A little more hide glue on the splines and slip them into place.

Wood Flooring Hardwood Composite material Rectangle


In the time it takes to walk over to the band saw the splines are glued well enough to trim off.

Wood Rectangle Hardwood Beige Flooring


The glue is easy to rub off with your finger. It will ball up like rubber cement. You can throw it back in the pot if it's not too contaminated with sawdust. Then you can sand the joint and you're done. The elapsed time between this photo and the one where the pieces were dry fitted is under five minutes and with the splines now in place the piece is strong enough to continue to handle and work with.

Automotive lighting Rectangle Wood Flooring Bumper


Of course in real life it is not necessary to get things done this quickly. Pieces can sit while others are fitted and glued, but this is how fast it can be done.

This joint is perfectly square, both vertically and horizontally, despite the fact that if you look closely, my "hot off the miter saw" cut was not.

That's it
I made a jig. Who would have thought.

Thanks

Comments, questions, critiques are always welcome.

Paul
Paul,

Thanks for sharing your brilliance with us. This is such a great learning place.

L/W
 

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#13 ·
Perfect Splined Mitre Joints in Five Minutes Without Clamps

When I posted "Arnie's Tea Box" http://lumberjocks.com/projects/50187 one of the comments (Roger) was that these boxes make a great venue for displaying my marquetry. I totally agree but that meant streamlining the process of making the box. First was to come up with a jig to make the corners perfect every time quickly.

Here is what I came up with.

Disclaimer: I'm not a jig person so my jigs are usually utilitarian and often "throw away".

This photo shows the parts disassembled. Dimensions are irrelevant and I didn't take any so even I don't know them.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Flooring Beige


Here the base piece has been turned right side up. The groove is for the pin in the top part. The cutouts at the apex are to insure that no glue contacts the jig.

Wood Triangle Rectangle Table Clock


Assemble the top part onto the bolt and adjust so that the spaces on the sides fit your stock width. Then slide the pieces of your box together until they match perfectly.

Wood Rectangle Gadget Beige Hardwood


Now remove one piece without moving the other. Coat the end with hot hide glue….Oh yes, this is a commercial for hide glue, sorry. But please bear with me.

Wood Textile Drinkware Dishware Serveware


Slide the piece back in and as the jig does most of the work, simply squeeze the top of the joint for about 15 seconds or so.

Wood Nail Thumb Finger Material property


This is the joint removed from the jig about 30 to 45 seconds after the glue was applied. It's already strong enough to hold together.

Furniture Wood Table Outdoor furniture Chair


A minute later it is strong enough to have it's spline grooves cut.

Wood Rectangle Triangle Flooring Hardwood

Wood Triangle Flooring Hardwood Plywood

Rectangle Wood Triangle Shipping box Packing materials


A little more hide glue on the splines and slip them into place.

Wood Flooring Hardwood Composite material Rectangle


In the time it takes to walk over to the band saw the splines are glued well enough to trim off.

Wood Rectangle Hardwood Beige Flooring


The glue is easy to rub off with your finger. It will ball up like rubber cement. You can throw it back in the pot if it's not too contaminated with sawdust. Then you can sand the joint and you're done. The elapsed time between this photo and the one where the pieces were dry fitted is under five minutes and with the splines now in place the piece is strong enough to continue to handle and work with.

Automotive lighting Rectangle Wood Flooring Bumper


Of course in real life it is not necessary to get things done this quickly. Pieces can sit while others are fitted and glued, but this is how fast it can be done.

This joint is perfectly square, both vertically and horizontally, despite the fact that if you look closely, my "hot off the miter saw" cut was not.

That's it
I made a jig. Who would have thought.

Thanks

Comments, questions, critiques are always welcome.

Paul
Very interesting jig.

Thanks for all your blogs thay are quite informatyive.
 

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#14 ·
Perfect Splined Mitre Joints in Five Minutes Without Clamps

When I posted "Arnie's Tea Box" http://lumberjocks.com/projects/50187 one of the comments (Roger) was that these boxes make a great venue for displaying my marquetry. I totally agree but that meant streamlining the process of making the box. First was to come up with a jig to make the corners perfect every time quickly.

Here is what I came up with.

Disclaimer: I'm not a jig person so my jigs are usually utilitarian and often "throw away".

This photo shows the parts disassembled. Dimensions are irrelevant and I didn't take any so even I don't know them.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Flooring Beige


Here the base piece has been turned right side up. The groove is for the pin in the top part. The cutouts at the apex are to insure that no glue contacts the jig.

Wood Triangle Rectangle Table Clock


Assemble the top part onto the bolt and adjust so that the spaces on the sides fit your stock width. Then slide the pieces of your box together until they match perfectly.

Wood Rectangle Gadget Beige Hardwood


Now remove one piece without moving the other. Coat the end with hot hide glue….Oh yes, this is a commercial for hide glue, sorry. But please bear with me.

Wood Textile Drinkware Dishware Serveware


Slide the piece back in and as the jig does most of the work, simply squeeze the top of the joint for about 15 seconds or so.

Wood Nail Thumb Finger Material property


This is the joint removed from the jig about 30 to 45 seconds after the glue was applied. It's already strong enough to hold together.

Furniture Wood Table Outdoor furniture Chair


A minute later it is strong enough to have it's spline grooves cut.

Wood Rectangle Triangle Flooring Hardwood

Wood Triangle Flooring Hardwood Plywood

Rectangle Wood Triangle Shipping box Packing materials


A little more hide glue on the splines and slip them into place.

Wood Flooring Hardwood Composite material Rectangle


In the time it takes to walk over to the band saw the splines are glued well enough to trim off.

Wood Rectangle Hardwood Beige Flooring


The glue is easy to rub off with your finger. It will ball up like rubber cement. You can throw it back in the pot if it's not too contaminated with sawdust. Then you can sand the joint and you're done. The elapsed time between this photo and the one where the pieces were dry fitted is under five minutes and with the splines now in place the piece is strong enough to continue to handle and work with.

Automotive lighting Rectangle Wood Flooring Bumper


Of course in real life it is not necessary to get things done this quickly. Pieces can sit while others are fitted and glued, but this is how fast it can be done.

This joint is perfectly square, both vertically and horizontally, despite the fact that if you look closely, my "hot off the miter saw" cut was not.

That's it
I made a jig. Who would have thought.

Thanks

Comments, questions, critiques are always welcome.

Paul
Hide Glue.

Time to bring the pot back out. I haven't fussed with it in a while. The time feels right.
 

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#15 ·
Perfect Splined Mitre Joints in Five Minutes Without Clamps

When I posted "Arnie's Tea Box" http://lumberjocks.com/projects/50187 one of the comments (Roger) was that these boxes make a great venue for displaying my marquetry. I totally agree but that meant streamlining the process of making the box. First was to come up with a jig to make the corners perfect every time quickly.

Here is what I came up with.

Disclaimer: I'm not a jig person so my jigs are usually utilitarian and often "throw away".

This photo shows the parts disassembled. Dimensions are irrelevant and I didn't take any so even I don't know them.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Flooring Beige


Here the base piece has been turned right side up. The groove is for the pin in the top part. The cutouts at the apex are to insure that no glue contacts the jig.

Wood Triangle Rectangle Table Clock


Assemble the top part onto the bolt and adjust so that the spaces on the sides fit your stock width. Then slide the pieces of your box together until they match perfectly.

Wood Rectangle Gadget Beige Hardwood


Now remove one piece without moving the other. Coat the end with hot hide glue….Oh yes, this is a commercial for hide glue, sorry. But please bear with me.

Wood Textile Drinkware Dishware Serveware


Slide the piece back in and as the jig does most of the work, simply squeeze the top of the joint for about 15 seconds or so.

Wood Nail Thumb Finger Material property


This is the joint removed from the jig about 30 to 45 seconds after the glue was applied. It's already strong enough to hold together.

Furniture Wood Table Outdoor furniture Chair


A minute later it is strong enough to have it's spline grooves cut.

Wood Rectangle Triangle Flooring Hardwood

Wood Triangle Flooring Hardwood Plywood

Rectangle Wood Triangle Shipping box Packing materials


A little more hide glue on the splines and slip them into place.

Wood Flooring Hardwood Composite material Rectangle


In the time it takes to walk over to the band saw the splines are glued well enough to trim off.

Wood Rectangle Hardwood Beige Flooring


The glue is easy to rub off with your finger. It will ball up like rubber cement. You can throw it back in the pot if it's not too contaminated with sawdust. Then you can sand the joint and you're done. The elapsed time between this photo and the one where the pieces were dry fitted is under five minutes and with the splines now in place the piece is strong enough to continue to handle and work with.

Automotive lighting Rectangle Wood Flooring Bumper


Of course in real life it is not necessary to get things done this quickly. Pieces can sit while others are fitted and glued, but this is how fast it can be done.

This joint is perfectly square, both vertically and horizontally, despite the fact that if you look closely, my "hot off the miter saw" cut was not.

That's it
I made a jig. Who would have thought.

Thanks

Comments, questions, critiques are always welcome.

Paul
Good to know there is someone else out there who uses hide glue!! I started about 2 years ago & wish it had been sooner. Great jig BTW!
 

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#16 ·
Perfect Splined Mitre Joints in Five Minutes Without Clamps

When I posted "Arnie's Tea Box" http://lumberjocks.com/projects/50187 one of the comments (Roger) was that these boxes make a great venue for displaying my marquetry. I totally agree but that meant streamlining the process of making the box. First was to come up with a jig to make the corners perfect every time quickly.

Here is what I came up with.

Disclaimer: I'm not a jig person so my jigs are usually utilitarian and often "throw away".

This photo shows the parts disassembled. Dimensions are irrelevant and I didn't take any so even I don't know them.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Flooring Beige


Here the base piece has been turned right side up. The groove is for the pin in the top part. The cutouts at the apex are to insure that no glue contacts the jig.

Wood Triangle Rectangle Table Clock


Assemble the top part onto the bolt and adjust so that the spaces on the sides fit your stock width. Then slide the pieces of your box together until they match perfectly.

Wood Rectangle Gadget Beige Hardwood


Now remove one piece without moving the other. Coat the end with hot hide glue….Oh yes, this is a commercial for hide glue, sorry. But please bear with me.

Wood Textile Drinkware Dishware Serveware


Slide the piece back in and as the jig does most of the work, simply squeeze the top of the joint for about 15 seconds or so.

Wood Nail Thumb Finger Material property


This is the joint removed from the jig about 30 to 45 seconds after the glue was applied. It's already strong enough to hold together.

Furniture Wood Table Outdoor furniture Chair


A minute later it is strong enough to have it's spline grooves cut.

Wood Rectangle Triangle Flooring Hardwood

Wood Triangle Flooring Hardwood Plywood

Rectangle Wood Triangle Shipping box Packing materials


A little more hide glue on the splines and slip them into place.

Wood Flooring Hardwood Composite material Rectangle


In the time it takes to walk over to the band saw the splines are glued well enough to trim off.

Wood Rectangle Hardwood Beige Flooring


The glue is easy to rub off with your finger. It will ball up like rubber cement. You can throw it back in the pot if it's not too contaminated with sawdust. Then you can sand the joint and you're done. The elapsed time between this photo and the one where the pieces were dry fitted is under five minutes and with the splines now in place the piece is strong enough to continue to handle and work with.

Automotive lighting Rectangle Wood Flooring Bumper


Of course in real life it is not necessary to get things done this quickly. Pieces can sit while others are fitted and glued, but this is how fast it can be done.

This joint is perfectly square, both vertically and horizontally, despite the fact that if you look closely, my "hot off the miter saw" cut was not.

That's it
I made a jig. Who would have thought.

Thanks

Comments, questions, critiques are always welcome.

Paul
GOLLY! Had no idea that Hide glue dried SO FAST!

I'll have to look into that stuff… a little more…

You have a Pot (electrically heated?)...
Can you leave the glue in the pot at all times?
How long does it take to get the glue liquid?
We know it dries FAST… How strong is it for the long haul?
How about water problems?

COOL little jig! Nice job!
Thank you.
 

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#17 ·
Perfect Splined Mitre Joints in Five Minutes Without Clamps

When I posted "Arnie's Tea Box" http://lumberjocks.com/projects/50187 one of the comments (Roger) was that these boxes make a great venue for displaying my marquetry. I totally agree but that meant streamlining the process of making the box. First was to come up with a jig to make the corners perfect every time quickly.

Here is what I came up with.

Disclaimer: I'm not a jig person so my jigs are usually utilitarian and often "throw away".

This photo shows the parts disassembled. Dimensions are irrelevant and I didn't take any so even I don't know them.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Flooring Beige


Here the base piece has been turned right side up. The groove is for the pin in the top part. The cutouts at the apex are to insure that no glue contacts the jig.

Wood Triangle Rectangle Table Clock


Assemble the top part onto the bolt and adjust so that the spaces on the sides fit your stock width. Then slide the pieces of your box together until they match perfectly.

Wood Rectangle Gadget Beige Hardwood


Now remove one piece without moving the other. Coat the end with hot hide glue….Oh yes, this is a commercial for hide glue, sorry. But please bear with me.

Wood Textile Drinkware Dishware Serveware


Slide the piece back in and as the jig does most of the work, simply squeeze the top of the joint for about 15 seconds or so.

Wood Nail Thumb Finger Material property


This is the joint removed from the jig about 30 to 45 seconds after the glue was applied. It's already strong enough to hold together.

Furniture Wood Table Outdoor furniture Chair


A minute later it is strong enough to have it's spline grooves cut.

Wood Rectangle Triangle Flooring Hardwood

Wood Triangle Flooring Hardwood Plywood

Rectangle Wood Triangle Shipping box Packing materials


A little more hide glue on the splines and slip them into place.

Wood Flooring Hardwood Composite material Rectangle


In the time it takes to walk over to the band saw the splines are glued well enough to trim off.

Wood Rectangle Hardwood Beige Flooring


The glue is easy to rub off with your finger. It will ball up like rubber cement. You can throw it back in the pot if it's not too contaminated with sawdust. Then you can sand the joint and you're done. The elapsed time between this photo and the one where the pieces were dry fitted is under five minutes and with the splines now in place the piece is strong enough to continue to handle and work with.

Automotive lighting Rectangle Wood Flooring Bumper


Of course in real life it is not necessary to get things done this quickly. Pieces can sit while others are fitted and glued, but this is how fast it can be done.

This joint is perfectly square, both vertically and horizontally, despite the fact that if you look closely, my "hot off the miter saw" cut was not.

That's it
I made a jig. Who would have thought.

Thanks

Comments, questions, critiques are always welcome.

Paul
Hi Joe
There are several articles on hide glue available on the internet. Here's one: http://wpatrickedwards.blogspot.com/2011/05/animal-protein-glue.html
Patrick is probably as much of an expert as you will find and he has several other articles about it.

Since I got through the initial learning curve, and there is one, I have almost never gone back to my pva bottle and will only use it occasionally for convenience.

1) I have a "Hold Heet" pot now but successfully used a Rival kettle for some time. They work well but the pot is well worth the initial investment.

2) Yes, as long as you don't let it go bad the pot never needs emptying

3) The granular, flake, or bead form must be soaked for a while before it can be heated and liquefied. The actual heating takes around a half hour. You can keep the hydrated gel that you get when you soak it in the freezer in little blocks to save prep time and once you get the pot hot in the AM you can leave it on all day.
Just remove the pot liner with the glue in it and put it in the fridge over night and it lasts very well.

4) It comes in various strengths for various uses but it is one of the strongest glues there are.

5) If you get it wet and warm at the same time it will re-liquify. Is that a problem or an asset? If you are talking about indoor furniture, that's a huge asset. for veneer work, an even bigger one.

Do some internet research.
You will be impressed.

I think the main reason it has fallen into disuse is that "modern" glue manufacturers have done a great marketing job.
 

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#18 ·
Perfect Splined Mitre Joints in Five Minutes Without Clamps

When I posted "Arnie's Tea Box" http://lumberjocks.com/projects/50187 one of the comments (Roger) was that these boxes make a great venue for displaying my marquetry. I totally agree but that meant streamlining the process of making the box. First was to come up with a jig to make the corners perfect every time quickly.

Here is what I came up with.

Disclaimer: I'm not a jig person so my jigs are usually utilitarian and often "throw away".

This photo shows the parts disassembled. Dimensions are irrelevant and I didn't take any so even I don't know them.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Flooring Beige


Here the base piece has been turned right side up. The groove is for the pin in the top part. The cutouts at the apex are to insure that no glue contacts the jig.

Wood Triangle Rectangle Table Clock


Assemble the top part onto the bolt and adjust so that the spaces on the sides fit your stock width. Then slide the pieces of your box together until they match perfectly.

Wood Rectangle Gadget Beige Hardwood


Now remove one piece without moving the other. Coat the end with hot hide glue….Oh yes, this is a commercial for hide glue, sorry. But please bear with me.

Wood Textile Drinkware Dishware Serveware


Slide the piece back in and as the jig does most of the work, simply squeeze the top of the joint for about 15 seconds or so.

Wood Nail Thumb Finger Material property


This is the joint removed from the jig about 30 to 45 seconds after the glue was applied. It's already strong enough to hold together.

Furniture Wood Table Outdoor furniture Chair


A minute later it is strong enough to have it's spline grooves cut.

Wood Rectangle Triangle Flooring Hardwood

Wood Triangle Flooring Hardwood Plywood

Rectangle Wood Triangle Shipping box Packing materials


A little more hide glue on the splines and slip them into place.

Wood Flooring Hardwood Composite material Rectangle


In the time it takes to walk over to the band saw the splines are glued well enough to trim off.

Wood Rectangle Hardwood Beige Flooring


The glue is easy to rub off with your finger. It will ball up like rubber cement. You can throw it back in the pot if it's not too contaminated with sawdust. Then you can sand the joint and you're done. The elapsed time between this photo and the one where the pieces were dry fitted is under five minutes and with the splines now in place the piece is strong enough to continue to handle and work with.

Automotive lighting Rectangle Wood Flooring Bumper


Of course in real life it is not necessary to get things done this quickly. Pieces can sit while others are fitted and glued, but this is how fast it can be done.

This joint is perfectly square, both vertically and horizontally, despite the fact that if you look closely, my "hot off the miter saw" cut was not.

That's it
I made a jig. Who would have thought.

Thanks

Comments, questions, critiques are always welcome.

Paul
It was very interesting, Paul. I appreciate it.
 

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#19 ·
Perfect Splined Mitre Joints in Five Minutes Without Clamps

When I posted "Arnie's Tea Box" http://lumberjocks.com/projects/50187 one of the comments (Roger) was that these boxes make a great venue for displaying my marquetry. I totally agree but that meant streamlining the process of making the box. First was to come up with a jig to make the corners perfect every time quickly.

Here is what I came up with.

Disclaimer: I'm not a jig person so my jigs are usually utilitarian and often "throw away".

This photo shows the parts disassembled. Dimensions are irrelevant and I didn't take any so even I don't know them.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Flooring Beige


Here the base piece has been turned right side up. The groove is for the pin in the top part. The cutouts at the apex are to insure that no glue contacts the jig.

Wood Triangle Rectangle Table Clock


Assemble the top part onto the bolt and adjust so that the spaces on the sides fit your stock width. Then slide the pieces of your box together until they match perfectly.

Wood Rectangle Gadget Beige Hardwood


Now remove one piece without moving the other. Coat the end with hot hide glue….Oh yes, this is a commercial for hide glue, sorry. But please bear with me.

Wood Textile Drinkware Dishware Serveware


Slide the piece back in and as the jig does most of the work, simply squeeze the top of the joint for about 15 seconds or so.

Wood Nail Thumb Finger Material property


This is the joint removed from the jig about 30 to 45 seconds after the glue was applied. It's already strong enough to hold together.

Furniture Wood Table Outdoor furniture Chair


A minute later it is strong enough to have it's spline grooves cut.

Wood Rectangle Triangle Flooring Hardwood

Wood Triangle Flooring Hardwood Plywood

Rectangle Wood Triangle Shipping box Packing materials


A little more hide glue on the splines and slip them into place.

Wood Flooring Hardwood Composite material Rectangle


In the time it takes to walk over to the band saw the splines are glued well enough to trim off.

Wood Rectangle Hardwood Beige Flooring


The glue is easy to rub off with your finger. It will ball up like rubber cement. You can throw it back in the pot if it's not too contaminated with sawdust. Then you can sand the joint and you're done. The elapsed time between this photo and the one where the pieces were dry fitted is under five minutes and with the splines now in place the piece is strong enough to continue to handle and work with.

Automotive lighting Rectangle Wood Flooring Bumper


Of course in real life it is not necessary to get things done this quickly. Pieces can sit while others are fitted and glued, but this is how fast it can be done.

This joint is perfectly square, both vertically and horizontally, despite the fact that if you look closely, my "hot off the miter saw" cut was not.

That's it
I made a jig. Who would have thought.

Thanks

Comments, questions, critiques are always welcome.

Paul
I am very happy I joined Lumber Jocks. This is one of the greatest places to get great information and I just love it. Please keep up the good work and I will be adding some of my expertise in the near future.
Peter Apicella
www.petestradingpost.com
 

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#20 ·
Perfect Splined Mitre Joints in Five Minutes Without Clamps

When I posted "Arnie's Tea Box" http://lumberjocks.com/projects/50187 one of the comments (Roger) was that these boxes make a great venue for displaying my marquetry. I totally agree but that meant streamlining the process of making the box. First was to come up with a jig to make the corners perfect every time quickly.

Here is what I came up with.

Disclaimer: I'm not a jig person so my jigs are usually utilitarian and often "throw away".

This photo shows the parts disassembled. Dimensions are irrelevant and I didn't take any so even I don't know them.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Flooring Beige


Here the base piece has been turned right side up. The groove is for the pin in the top part. The cutouts at the apex are to insure that no glue contacts the jig.

Wood Triangle Rectangle Table Clock


Assemble the top part onto the bolt and adjust so that the spaces on the sides fit your stock width. Then slide the pieces of your box together until they match perfectly.

Wood Rectangle Gadget Beige Hardwood


Now remove one piece without moving the other. Coat the end with hot hide glue….Oh yes, this is a commercial for hide glue, sorry. But please bear with me.

Wood Textile Drinkware Dishware Serveware


Slide the piece back in and as the jig does most of the work, simply squeeze the top of the joint for about 15 seconds or so.

Wood Nail Thumb Finger Material property


This is the joint removed from the jig about 30 to 45 seconds after the glue was applied. It's already strong enough to hold together.

Furniture Wood Table Outdoor furniture Chair


A minute later it is strong enough to have it's spline grooves cut.

Wood Rectangle Triangle Flooring Hardwood

Wood Triangle Flooring Hardwood Plywood

Rectangle Wood Triangle Shipping box Packing materials


A little more hide glue on the splines and slip them into place.

Wood Flooring Hardwood Composite material Rectangle


In the time it takes to walk over to the band saw the splines are glued well enough to trim off.

Wood Rectangle Hardwood Beige Flooring


The glue is easy to rub off with your finger. It will ball up like rubber cement. You can throw it back in the pot if it's not too contaminated with sawdust. Then you can sand the joint and you're done. The elapsed time between this photo and the one where the pieces were dry fitted is under five minutes and with the splines now in place the piece is strong enough to continue to handle and work with.

Automotive lighting Rectangle Wood Flooring Bumper


Of course in real life it is not necessary to get things done this quickly. Pieces can sit while others are fitted and glued, but this is how fast it can be done.

This joint is perfectly square, both vertically and horizontally, despite the fact that if you look closely, my "hot off the miter saw" cut was not.

That's it
I made a jig. Who would have thought.

Thanks

Comments, questions, critiques are always welcome.

Paul
Welcome Peter

This may be the greatest place but it can be very addictive.
I look forward to your posts
 

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#21 ·
Perfect Splined Mitre Joints in Five Minutes Without Clamps

When I posted "Arnie's Tea Box" http://lumberjocks.com/projects/50187 one of the comments (Roger) was that these boxes make a great venue for displaying my marquetry. I totally agree but that meant streamlining the process of making the box. First was to come up with a jig to make the corners perfect every time quickly.

Here is what I came up with.

Disclaimer: I'm not a jig person so my jigs are usually utilitarian and often "throw away".

This photo shows the parts disassembled. Dimensions are irrelevant and I didn't take any so even I don't know them.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Flooring Beige


Here the base piece has been turned right side up. The groove is for the pin in the top part. The cutouts at the apex are to insure that no glue contacts the jig.

Wood Triangle Rectangle Table Clock


Assemble the top part onto the bolt and adjust so that the spaces on the sides fit your stock width. Then slide the pieces of your box together until they match perfectly.

Wood Rectangle Gadget Beige Hardwood


Now remove one piece without moving the other. Coat the end with hot hide glue….Oh yes, this is a commercial for hide glue, sorry. But please bear with me.

Wood Textile Drinkware Dishware Serveware


Slide the piece back in and as the jig does most of the work, simply squeeze the top of the joint for about 15 seconds or so.

Wood Nail Thumb Finger Material property


This is the joint removed from the jig about 30 to 45 seconds after the glue was applied. It's already strong enough to hold together.

Furniture Wood Table Outdoor furniture Chair


A minute later it is strong enough to have it's spline grooves cut.

Wood Rectangle Triangle Flooring Hardwood

Wood Triangle Flooring Hardwood Plywood

Rectangle Wood Triangle Shipping box Packing materials


A little more hide glue on the splines and slip them into place.

Wood Flooring Hardwood Composite material Rectangle


In the time it takes to walk over to the band saw the splines are glued well enough to trim off.

Wood Rectangle Hardwood Beige Flooring


The glue is easy to rub off with your finger. It will ball up like rubber cement. You can throw it back in the pot if it's not too contaminated with sawdust. Then you can sand the joint and you're done. The elapsed time between this photo and the one where the pieces were dry fitted is under five minutes and with the splines now in place the piece is strong enough to continue to handle and work with.

Automotive lighting Rectangle Wood Flooring Bumper


Of course in real life it is not necessary to get things done this quickly. Pieces can sit while others are fitted and glued, but this is how fast it can be done.

This joint is perfectly square, both vertically and horizontally, despite the fact that if you look closely, my "hot off the miter saw" cut was not.

That's it
I made a jig. Who would have thought.

Thanks

Comments, questions, critiques are always welcome.

Paul
Peter…

Welcome Aboard !!

Enjoy!
 

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#22 ·
Perfect Splined Mitre Joints in Five Minutes Without Clamps

When I posted "Arnie's Tea Box" http://lumberjocks.com/projects/50187 one of the comments (Roger) was that these boxes make a great venue for displaying my marquetry. I totally agree but that meant streamlining the process of making the box. First was to come up with a jig to make the corners perfect every time quickly.

Here is what I came up with.

Disclaimer: I'm not a jig person so my jigs are usually utilitarian and often "throw away".

This photo shows the parts disassembled. Dimensions are irrelevant and I didn't take any so even I don't know them.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Flooring Beige


Here the base piece has been turned right side up. The groove is for the pin in the top part. The cutouts at the apex are to insure that no glue contacts the jig.

Wood Triangle Rectangle Table Clock


Assemble the top part onto the bolt and adjust so that the spaces on the sides fit your stock width. Then slide the pieces of your box together until they match perfectly.

Wood Rectangle Gadget Beige Hardwood


Now remove one piece without moving the other. Coat the end with hot hide glue….Oh yes, this is a commercial for hide glue, sorry. But please bear with me.

Wood Textile Drinkware Dishware Serveware


Slide the piece back in and as the jig does most of the work, simply squeeze the top of the joint for about 15 seconds or so.

Wood Nail Thumb Finger Material property


This is the joint removed from the jig about 30 to 45 seconds after the glue was applied. It's already strong enough to hold together.

Furniture Wood Table Outdoor furniture Chair


A minute later it is strong enough to have it's spline grooves cut.

Wood Rectangle Triangle Flooring Hardwood

Wood Triangle Flooring Hardwood Plywood

Rectangle Wood Triangle Shipping box Packing materials


A little more hide glue on the splines and slip them into place.

Wood Flooring Hardwood Composite material Rectangle


In the time it takes to walk over to the band saw the splines are glued well enough to trim off.

Wood Rectangle Hardwood Beige Flooring


The glue is easy to rub off with your finger. It will ball up like rubber cement. You can throw it back in the pot if it's not too contaminated with sawdust. Then you can sand the joint and you're done. The elapsed time between this photo and the one where the pieces were dry fitted is under five minutes and with the splines now in place the piece is strong enough to continue to handle and work with.

Automotive lighting Rectangle Wood Flooring Bumper


Of course in real life it is not necessary to get things done this quickly. Pieces can sit while others are fitted and glued, but this is how fast it can be done.

This joint is perfectly square, both vertically and horizontally, despite the fact that if you look closely, my "hot off the miter saw" cut was not.

That's it
I made a jig. Who would have thought.

Thanks

Comments, questions, critiques are always welcome.

Paul
Thanks for bringing this to our attention and proving your point with those great videos Paul. Besides the strength factor, Just the speed and the lack of need for clamps should convince just about any woodworker to use hide glue. Your miter jig is pretty cool too. I have identified some European suppliers who also sell electric glue pots ( our power is DC here), so I can see myself getting into this pretty darn soon. Your blog here is a wonderful contribution towards making woodworking easier and more productive for your fellow LJ members. Thanks again, this info is much appreciated!
 

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#23 ·
Take it From a Real Expert

I promised in a recent construction series about my current project to do a "how to get started in hide glue" tutorial, but in researching for useful photos and making sure my facts were correct, I took a second look at a series of videos with Patrick Edwards on Kieth Cruickshank's "Woodtreks" blog. I decided that if you want to learn about hide glue I'll let a real expert tell you about it and in video at that.

You may want to watch these several times. I still pick up tips every time I watch them and I've been using hide glue almost daily for a couple of years plus I've had this talk from Patrick in person at his American School Of French Marquetry. He is as knowledgeable on this subject as anyone in the country and commonly says that he'll change glues as soon as someone can prove theirs is superior. He'll also tell you that in the thirty odd years he's been saying that …. no one has.

So here's a link to a LOT of knowledge about hide glue from a true expert.

Enjoy, and I'll field any questions I can and throw in a few photos and whatnot as (if) this develops.

Paul

P.S. I probably should have checked first. There are already several good blogs and articles on LJ's ( search: Hide Glue) so there's another resource. I suppose it's good to bring it up again once in a while if only to have someone to throw questions at.
 
#24 ·
Paul
Thanks for the link. As you said there is some extremely useful information here.
I have a couple of questions. When you are assembling your wooden pictures do you use hide glue to join the individual pieces together before you lay the completed picture on to the chosen substrate? Do you need to reinforce your picture to safeguard it during the hammering process? Do you always use either ply or solid wood as your substrate material or do you use MDF on occasions?
Jim
 
#38 ·
Some myths, some Pictures and some Videos

There are lots of myths around hide glue like it isn't very strong, won't last as long as modern glues,smells really bad, won't keep long once hydrated, is really messy and hard to work with and that getting it wet will ruin it.

There are more but I'll start with these and you can question me about any others you may be worrying about.

1) Not very strong.
In fact even the weaker hot animal glues are stronger than most modern glues and ultimately who cares because they are all stronger than the wood they are gluing.

Here's an example. These joints were made with no clamps, just hide glue smeared in the holes and on the fingers and then assembled.

Wood Floor Flooring Gas Hardwood


You can imagine that those six screws can exert a lot of force. The only thing holding this press together is the glue. No pins, no bolts, just glue…........and I do crank on those screws.

Wood Hardwood Gas Art Flooring


2) Won't last as long

Evidence exists for the use of animal glues as much as 8000 years ago. The Egyptians used it 4000 years ago and it was used exclusively by the furniture industry until about 100 years ago. There exists furniture hundreds of years old with still holding animal glue joints. There simply are no pieces made with synthetic glue that are much more than 100 years old.

3) Smells really bad / won't keep well
If left in the gel state in a warm place it will attract mold and essentially rot producing the smell associated with any rotting animal product and yes that's REALLY bad. ... But it ceased to be glue when the first mold appeared. The mistake was not caring for the glue properly.

I use it every day so my routine is that it goes up to the shop with me first thing in the morning and gets plugged in and every night when I leave the shop I take it down to the house and put it in the fridge. I've never had it go bad and I never throw it out, just add to it as needed when it starts to get low. Constant cooking like this actually makes it stronger.

Here's my glue pot in the shop …........... next to the radio.
When I leave the shop at the end of the day I turn off the radio and that reminds me to take the glue pot….. simple.

Wood Tool Hardwood Hand tool Machine


It spends its evenings between the cat food and the Gatoraide.

Liquid Food Bottle Drinkware Fluid


4) Getting wet will ruin it

To soften (reverse) hide glue you need the presence of both moisture and heat (so don't take baths with your furniture.) Immersion for a period of time wouldn't be good either but casually getting it wet is not a problem. On the other hand when you need to repair a piece made with hide glue you can dis-assemble the joint with a very hot wet rag. Once apart you can immediately re-glue without removing all the old glue.

5) Messy and hard to work with

Here are a few short videos I did today for Rance. They should give you an idea of how messy and hard to work with it is.

Watch Wood Wood stain Hardwood Paint


Wood Wood stain Gas Flooring Hardwood


Wood Wood stain Stonemason's hammer Flooring Hardwood


The process of making the splined joint above in the third video (and yes, I meant to say Spline sled and cut splines) with hide glue is covered in this blog.
That's it for now.

YES, In fact I am on a little crusade for hide glue. All I ask is that you give it a try before you dismiss it.

Ask questions, make comments and criticize if you wish.

Paul
 

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#39 ·
Some myths, some Pictures and some Videos

There are lots of myths around hide glue like it isn't very strong, won't last as long as modern glues,smells really bad, won't keep long once hydrated, is really messy and hard to work with and that getting it wet will ruin it.

There are more but I'll start with these and you can question me about any others you may be worrying about.

1) Not very strong.
In fact even the weaker hot animal glues are stronger than most modern glues and ultimately who cares because they are all stronger than the wood they are gluing.

Here's an example. These joints were made with no clamps, just hide glue smeared in the holes and on the fingers and then assembled.

Wood Floor Flooring Gas Hardwood


You can imagine that those six screws can exert a lot of force. The only thing holding this press together is the glue. No pins, no bolts, just glue…........and I do crank on those screws.

Wood Hardwood Gas Art Flooring


2) Won't last as long

Evidence exists for the use of animal glues as much as 8000 years ago. The Egyptians used it 4000 years ago and it was used exclusively by the furniture industry until about 100 years ago. There exists furniture hundreds of years old with still holding animal glue joints. There simply are no pieces made with synthetic glue that are much more than 100 years old.

3) Smells really bad / won't keep well
If left in the gel state in a warm place it will attract mold and essentially rot producing the smell associated with any rotting animal product and yes that's REALLY bad. ... But it ceased to be glue when the first mold appeared. The mistake was not caring for the glue properly.

I use it every day so my routine is that it goes up to the shop with me first thing in the morning and gets plugged in and every night when I leave the shop I take it down to the house and put it in the fridge. I've never had it go bad and I never throw it out, just add to it as needed when it starts to get low. Constant cooking like this actually makes it stronger.

Here's my glue pot in the shop …........... next to the radio.
When I leave the shop at the end of the day I turn off the radio and that reminds me to take the glue pot….. simple.

Wood Tool Hardwood Hand tool Machine


It spends its evenings between the cat food and the Gatoraide.

Liquid Food Bottle Drinkware Fluid


4) Getting wet will ruin it

To soften (reverse) hide glue you need the presence of both moisture and heat (so don't take baths with your furniture.) Immersion for a period of time wouldn't be good either but casually getting it wet is not a problem. On the other hand when you need to repair a piece made with hide glue you can dis-assemble the joint with a very hot wet rag. Once apart you can immediately re-glue without removing all the old glue.

5) Messy and hard to work with

Here are a few short videos I did today for Rance. They should give you an idea of how messy and hard to work with it is.

Watch Wood Wood stain Hardwood Paint


Wood Wood stain Gas Flooring Hardwood


Wood Wood stain Stonemason's hammer Flooring Hardwood


The process of making the splined joint above in the third video (and yes, I meant to say Spline sled and cut splines) with hide glue is covered in this blog.
That's it for now.

YES, In fact I am on a little crusade for hide glue. All I ask is that you give it a try before you dismiss it.

Ask questions, make comments and criticize if you wish.

Paul
The last video seems reluctant to load.
I'm working on it.

edit… I guess you'll have to click the link.
 

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#71 ·
A Bigger Glue-up

I know that some of you are interested in trying hide glue but think it is messy or inconvenient / slow to apply on larger glue-ups. I can tell you about it all day but maybe a video will be worth a few hundred words.

I am currently knocking a bench together using lapped layers of plywood to give me the effect of finger jointed 4 1/2" x 3 3/4" material for the trestle legs. With hide glue, the lack of need for clamping makes this a very easy lay-up to fire together with a stapler. These joints will be extremely strong and rigid and will never work loose.



I hope I made that look as easy as it is. It is as quick or even maybe quicker than pva and I didn't get cramps in my hands from squeezing the glue bottle. The round bristle brush I'm using comes in a set of ten (two each of five different sizes) at Michaels for cheap and with the circular motion I'm using here is about the best way to apply the glue quickly and evenly.

I would like to think that I can lure some of you over to the ….. no, back to the light side with this.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul
 
#111 ·
A Little Hammer Veneering Video

I'm working on a new top for the sliding hatch on my sailboat to replace the $136 piece of medium bronze acrylic that I sat on the other day…. Crack !!!.... This time I cold molded a curved panel from 3 layers of 1/8" cedar on opposing diagonals and decided to make it appear to be a solid mahogany hatch. This would be difficult to press with either my screw press or clamps and would require substantial jigging to vacuum bag so the obvious answer seemed to be to hammer it. Of course I also was dying to try out my new real (not home made) veneer hammer from Tools for Working Wood and the new glue brushes from the same order. Don't worry about the hide glue on a boat thing. This will be coated in epoxy when finished and will never be soaked for a long period in hot water.

I ask you can veneering be any easier than this?

Wood Floor Flooring Wood stain Hardwood


BTW, I love the new hammer and the brushes are a winner too.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul
 

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#112 ·
A Little Hammer Veneering Video

I'm working on a new top for the sliding hatch on my sailboat to replace the $136 piece of medium bronze acrylic that I sat on the other day…. Crack !!!.... This time I cold molded a curved panel from 3 layers of 1/8" cedar on opposing diagonals and decided to make it appear to be a solid mahogany hatch. This would be difficult to press with either my screw press or clamps and would require substantial jigging to vacuum bag so the obvious answer seemed to be to hammer it. Of course I also was dying to try out my new real (not home made) veneer hammer from Tools for Working Wood and the new glue brushes from the same order. Don't worry about the hide glue on a boat thing. This will be coated in epoxy when finished and will never be soaked for a long period in hot water.

I ask you can veneering be any easier than this?

Wood Floor Flooring Wood stain Hardwood


BTW, I love the new hammer and the brushes are a winner too.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul
Great one Paul
 

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