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Battens: What/How Useful?
DClarkster:
I've seen builds that don't use battens at all, so it's clear that they aren't needed. But, what are they good for when they are used and how effective are they? What wood do I use for them, assuming I have nothing except what I've purchased for the cabinet build?
ChanceKJ:
Battens, ledger board? (Not really sure what the exact technical woodworking term is)
...I had to think hard as to what page in my build thread I had done this bit at... 7.
I'm using 8 foot strips of dimensional pine I picked up at lowes. It was cheap, it helped me in a couple places, construction, design, rigidity. You can chose to keep all your screws/nails internal which will help hide them especially if you're painting. Yeah, it's an extra couple steps, but I think the method just leaves a better end result.
Alternatively you could also go with Pocket Screws, dowels, or biscuits. Pocket screws would probably be your best bet if you didn't use the strips.
Slippyblade:
Knievel is sort of a demi-god around here and he was/is a big fan of biscuits.
PL1:
--- Quote from: Slippyblade on July 16, 2014, 04:01:36 am ---Knievel is sort of a demi-god around here and he was/is a big fan of biscuits.
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Mmmmmm . . . biscuits . . . . Wait, these taste afwful! :laugh2:
Scott
SlammedNiss:
--- Quote from: PL1 on July 16, 2014, 06:31:39 am ---Mmmmmm . . . biscuits . . . . Wait, these taste afwful! :laugh2:
Scott
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I haven't seen those since wood working class in high school.