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by Mikie
Tue Jan 19, 2016 12:44 pm
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: Which Joint to Lengthen 5 ft Plywood for THTLP Sides?
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Re: Which Joint to Lengthen 5 ft Plywood for THTLP Sides?

Thanks guys. Guess I'll go with a 30 degree cut then. Appreciate the feedback.
by Mikie
Mon Jan 18, 2016 10:28 pm
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: Which Joint to Lengthen 5 ft Plywood for THTLP Sides?
Replies: 10
Views: 2222

Re: Which Joint to Lengthen 5 ft Plywood for THTLP Sides?

Thanks Ncgroove, it's a relief to hear that you've had success with a 90 degree butt joint. I'll go with a 45 degree joint to get a bit more gluing area. Baring late breaking honey-do projects I should start making sawdust in a couple weeks :noob: .
by Mikie
Mon Jan 18, 2016 6:27 pm
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: Which Joint to Lengthen 5 ft Plywood for THTLP Sides?
Replies: 10
Views: 2222

Which Joint to Lengthen 5 ft Plywood for THTLP Sides?

I'm getting ready to build a 21" THTLP. The only acceptable 1/2" plywood in my area is 5'x5' Baltic birch. Unfortunately the 2 THTLP sides are spec'd at 6' long. From searching this site I've seen mention of lengthening plywood using either a scarf joint or a finger joint (the later requir...