Oak panels and gluing techniques.

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  • Terry Baxter
    31 January 2022 at 8:21 pm #746885

    I am finally at the stage of gluing up my Mouseman-style oak cabinet. I’ve never done panelling before but I do now understand that the panels must float. My grooves run right through my mortices and glue is bound to leak onto the corners. Is it okay to wax the panels to stop them sticking; or is there a better way?

    Thanks for your help. Terry.

    Aaron Fore
    3 February 2022 at 4:02 am #747241

    I would put a finish on the panels before assembly. Glue is less likely to stick, and if they shrink there won’t be any bare wood showing.

    Terry Baxter
    3 February 2022 at 7:22 am #747257

    Thanks Aaron. I’ll take that advice! 😊

    Regards, Terry.

    DB
    18 February 2022 at 10:58 am #749191

    Hi Terry. Interested to know how the glue up went with prefinished pieces. I made panelled exterior doors about a year ago but used very little glue, more as a lubricant, with the joints snugged up and held fast by drawbore pins. Added the finish after this and have had no issues. Your panels look great. Hope it all worked out.

    Terry Baxter
    18 February 2022 at 11:13 am #749194

    Hello DB. I’ve been hijacked by the missus to build a new airing cupboard so I can’t say yet. I can see why glue acting as a lubricant is important because, like making the bread board, all these mortice and tenon joints plus the panel interfaces don’t half clench together. I’ll post a picture once the project is finished. 😊

    Regards, Terry

    DB
    19 February 2022 at 5:15 pm #749345

    Look forward to seeing the finished project. Will look stunning. Thanks

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