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Guitar Troy · 06-15-2009, 02:47 AM

I'm trying to find the best way to joint together 2 boards.
I have been told to use a finger joint but i'm not entirely sure what tool to use or how exactly to do it right so the boards will be secure.

any advice would be helpful

lucky788scroller · 06-15-2009, 04:15 AM

It all depends on if you are joining them for length, or for width. dovetails for length would be pretty strong, as would a number of different router profiles specifically designed for endgrain joining. If you are talking width, theres many router profiles, biscuits, dowels, splines, just all sorts of options.

Tom J. · 06-15-2009, 04:46 AM

Finger joints for joining boards are created with a router bit made for that task. In addition to interlocking the wood it provides an increased surface area for the glue.

Tom

Tom J. · 06-15-2009, 04:50 AM

Here is a link to show a finger joint router bit.
Finger-Joint Router Bit - Lee Valley Tools

Hope it helps

miniwoodworker · 06-15-2009, 10:33 AM

Welcome Troy!

Please tell us what you're trying to make. That'll have a direct bearing on how you put the two pieces of wood together. For example, instead of a finger joint, you may want to use a scarf joint. That joint leaves an almost invisible line where the 2 pieces of wood are joined together.

Finger joints can be done with a scroll saw. They're easy to do with a jig on a table saw. Scarf joints are done with a mitre saw.

So, with a little more info from you, that'll help us zero in on the best approach for your situation.

Gordie · 06-20-2009, 03:55 AM

I have a Hegner finger joint machine for sale. Works great, but I found that I did not use it as much as I thought I would. It is about six years old, but in new condition. Router is part of the machine itself. Some bits are included.

E-mail me if interested.

poppasmail@aol.com

Gordie

06-15-2009, 02:47 AM	#1
Guitar Troy Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1	Finger Jointing I'm trying to find the best way to joint together 2 boards. I have been told to use a finger joint but i'm not entirely sure what tool to use or how exactly to do it right so the boards will be secure. any advice would be helpful

06-15-2009, 04:15 AM	#2
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,260	It all depends on if you are joining them for length, or for width. dovetails for length would be pretty strong, as would a number of different router profiles specifically designed for endgrain joining. If you are talking width, theres many router profiles, biscuits, dowels, splines, just all sorts of options. __________________ Dale w/ yella saws

06-15-2009, 10:33 AM	#5
miniwoodworker Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 497	Welcome Troy! Please tell us what you're trying to make. That'll have a direct bearing on how you put the two pieces of wood together. For example, instead of a finger joint, you may want to use a scarf joint. That joint leaves an almost invisible line where the 2 pieces of wood are joined together. Finger joints can be done with a scroll saw. They're easy to do with a jig on a table saw. Scarf joints are done with a mitre saw. So, with a little more info from you, that'll help us zero in on the best approach for your situation. __________________ Lee in NC Als Ik Kan DW788 1975 Dremel (labeled Craftsman) Scroll saw w/3" pin blades

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06-15-2009, 04:46 AM	#3
Tom J. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal area, Quebec Posts: 67	Finger joints for joining boards are created with a router bit made for that task. In addition to interlocking the wood it provides an increased surface area for the glue. Tom

06-15-2009, 04:50 AM	#4
Tom J. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal area, Quebec Posts: 67	Here is a link to show a finger joint router bit. Finger-Joint Router Bit - Lee Valley Tools Hope it helps

06-20-2009, 03:55 AM	#6
Gordie Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 32	I have a Hegner finger joint machine for sale. Works great, but I found that I did not use it as much as I thought I would. It is about six years old, but in new condition. Router is part of the machine itself. Some bits are included. E-mail me if interested. poppasmail@aol.com Gordie