Hi again, Barbara, Yep, Joes advice is good. Another valid (better?) approach. Do pay attention to the preparation of the joint, too. Again, William R. Monroe > Hi,Barbara! I'll second Joe's approach..As far as I know,this technic is > called "Blind Wedge".It works well in Grand Legs and Pedal lyres.Good > luck! > isaac >> Barbara, >> There are two things I would do: 1. Cut a saw kerf in the Tenon part; >> make >> hardwood wedges, (1or 2 degrees), that will fit into the kerf. Apply glue >> to the mortise & Tenon parts, plus the wedge. Make the wedges length so >> that when you assemble the part, you'll have to dead-blow hammer it >> together, which will drive the wedges into the kerf and expand the Tenon. >> This has been done on legs and lyres for eons. It really works well. >> (this >> procedure is easier to do than explain.:-()) 2. I'd make an "X" brace >> that >> would tie in front to back. This will sturdy the whole thing up and take >> some of the stress off of the mortise/tenon joints. This brace can be >> decorative and finished to match the frame. >> Have fun.<G> >> Regards, >> Joseph Garrett, R.P.T. >> Captain, Tool Police >> Squares R I
This PTG archive page provided courtesy of Moy Piano Service, LLC