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ATTN: Woodworkers - How do I make a butt joint perfectly flush?

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javeryh:
This is a (hopefully basic) woodworking question...

My control panel is a flat piece of 3/4" plywood and I want to attach another piece of 3/4" plywood in the front forming a corner but I'm not sure how to go about it.

RetroACTIVE:
Is the bullnose already cut?

If not.. you could use glue and dowel...

Clamp the sides together.
Drill through the side (where the bullnose will be) and into the control panel.
Cut dowels to approximate length.
Un-clamp the the assembly.
Add glue and dowels... clamp it back together
Let it dry
Route off the bullnose...

... it would then be perfectly mated with the control panel.

mccoy178:
I personally would recommend a Brad Nailer.  I bought a cheap 18 gauge from Harbor Freight for about $20 tops.  That and wood glue.  I also use a small block with glue and brad nails on the inside to secure it.  Check out my OSU cabinet #2 http://www.ohiostate.photosite.com/ScottsOSUcabinet/.  I just posted new pics last night showing how I built the CP box.

javeryh:

--- Quote from: RetroACTIVE on December 12, 2005, 11:08:16 am ---Is the bullnose already cut?

If not.. you could use glue and dowel...

Clamp the sides together.
Drill through the side (where the bullnose will be) and into the control panel.
Cut dowels to approximate length.
Un-clamp the the assembly.
Add glue and dowels... clamp it back together
Let it dry
Route off the bullnose...

... it would then be perfectly mated with the control panel.
--- End quote ---

javeryh:

--- Quote from: mccoy178 on December 12, 2005, 03:07:20 pm ---I personally would recommend a Brad Nailer.
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