David, I don't know what you're working with, but if your stock isn't too thin, I find biscuit joining a better alternative. jeannie Jeannie Grassi, RPT Registered Piano Technician Island Piano Service mailto:jcgrassi@earthlink.net -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of David Love Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2004 7:48 AM To: Pianotech Subject: doweling a butt joint I've seen two methods of doweling a butt joint. One is to drill diagonally from one piece to the other and insert the dowel, the other is to drill straight down the through the seam so that 1/2 the circumference of the dowel is located on each piece. Which is better? David Love davidlovepianos@earthlink.net _______________________________________________ pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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