A-Frame method for building Titans

[brodave2]

A while back someone reported on using the A-frame method for building Titans. I loathed the first build I did, two titan 48's. Warping auraco and screws moving panels drove me nuts. I tried the A-frame method this time, used mostly 18ga brad nails and staples, and Russian birch which didn't warp hardly at all. Here are some pics of the build. I will do it this way next time also.

http://s926.photobucket.com/albums/ad10 ... ?start=all

[Harley]

I tried the A-frame method this time, used mostly 18ga brad nails and staples, and Russian birch which didn't warp hardly at all...I will do it this way next time also.

Good idea to cut the two at a time. How did you cut these...plunge saw or sled guide as in the plans?

Am I correct in noticing you did not dado them? What was the reason for going the cleat way?

[brodave2]

I freehanded the outer cuts on a table saw, then did the one inner cut with a sabre saw. I use the cleats only on the last turn where the braces are the widest, and I use 1/4". It's just easier to fit that way. The A frames are 1/2" and I glue and bradnail them.