Gluing and Clamping Mitered Box

[Dave Monk]

I thought I would share the way I glue and clamp mitered sides for a box. I'm sure there are a lot of ways. This is pretty basic for many of you. If you have a better way please share it with me. dave

 

1. Make sure each piece is the exact same width. I use my thickness planer.

2. Each adjacent side the exact same length using a stop.

3. Lay against straight edge point to point.

4. Use painters tape to tape together.

5. Turn over and put glue in the V.

6. Fold up.

[Lucky2]

Dave, great minds must think alike, I do glue-ups the same way.

Len

[WayneMahler]

Dave

Like the way things work for you. The only difference is I spread the glue between the joints, Great Job  

[dgman]

Yup, that's how I do it!

[Rob]

That's quite a production line there Dave judging by the pile on the left.

 

Rob

[amazingkevin]

I thought I would share the way I glue and clamp mitered sides for a box. I'm sure there are a lot of ways. This is pretty basic for many of you. If you have a better way please share it with me. dave

 

1. Make sure each piece is the exact same width. I use my thickness planer.

2. Each adjacent side the exact same length using a stop.

3. Lay against straight edge point to point.

4. Use painters tape to tape together.

5. Turn over and put glue in the V.

6. Fold up.

I believe you just taught an old dog a new trick,Thanks

[Phantom Scroller]

Don't use that method because I have an adjustable strap but would use it if I DIDN'T.   Roly

[Loskoppie]

Thank you for the tips.

[Scrolling Steve]

Thanks  for  sharing Dave !

[tonylumps]

Aha Festool Tracksaw.I just sold mine.A package deal 2 55" tracks and A Makita 118". Just did not use it anymore.Nice when I did use it.That is the first time I saw tape used.And I have been fighting clamps all this time.Thanks Dave 72 YO and I am still learning.

[heppnerguy]

Well this way is brand new to dumb ole me, and I am so glad you posted it, Dave. I will definately give this a try very soon. I have had so much trouble doing this task. I will let you  know  how well it works for me..

 

Dick

heppnerguy

[RangerJay]

Maybe now I won't have to be so scared to glue-up mitred joints from now on  .....

 

.... now why didn't you post this 45 years ago .....

 

Thanks,

 

 

 

Jay

[jerry1939]

Thanks for sharing Dave.  I have been doing that also.  Just an added tip.  After you have glued and wrapped the tape on the final corner & set it upright, take a ruler and make sure the diagonal measurements are identical.  In case there is a slight difference, use a bar clamp or some heavy objects to force the "long" side to where it should be.

 

jerry

[Sycamore67]

I also do this and the tape is enough for tight joints. I will also shoot the corners with a plan and shooting jig to get precision corners.

 

I also use tape on the inside of the box in the corners to keep excess glue off the wood and make clean up easier.

[oldhudson]

That's how I was taught.

 

I too noticed the Festool track. I purchased the Makita version and love it, so easy to break down sheet goods.

[Jim Finn]

This system works well.  I have used it for, one of a kind, boxes.  I make box frames similar to this 20-30 at a time and I have made a jig/frame to hold the four sides upright.  I apply glue as is shown in the photos, but then just set the four sides together and "clamp" this assembly with four rubber bands. No tape.

[bandaideman]

thanks Dave that is a good tip. Now if you had tips for making mitered corners I could try it. yes I use a miter saw but have gone to only using for cutting straight

[Clayton717]

I use this method too. Sometimes I will stretch electrical tape around the outside for a little extra pressure

[Dave Monk]

Dan, Mitered corners are not hard at all. 

 

1. Good blade

2. Miter saw fence at a right angle to the base

3. Perfect 45 angle

4. Material thickness and width on all pieces identical

5. Use a stop so all pieces are the identical lengthd

[Jim Finn]

A sled/jig for a table saw will also work well to cut 45° miters.