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anyone use biscuits to hold a drawer runner on? - EricU - 05-09-2016
I don't really want to set up to cut a dado. Screw and glue seems like it might not be enough. This is for a storage room cabinet made out of reclaimed plywood, so durability and quick construction over looks. But I'd like it to last
Re: anyone use biscuits to hold a drawer runner on? - Mr_Mike - 05-09-2016
Not an end grain condition. Glue and power nails to hold while the glue cures.
Re: anyone use biscuits to hold a drawer runner on? - rwe2156 - 05-10-2016
Screws beat out biscuits for strength every time.
If you're using glue either one will work.
Re: anyone use biscuits to hold a drawer runner on? - EricU - 05-10-2016
thanks, it probably makes sense to use screws because the drawers might get heavy and I can drive the screws from the inside so they will not be seen anyway
Re: anyone use biscuits to hold a drawer runner on? - robmaz - 05-10-2016
no need for biscuits which won't add any strength. the glue will be extremely strong and the screws will act as clamps while it cures
Re: anyone use biscuits to hold a drawer runner on? - Cooler - 05-11-2016
A co-worker brought me a drawer that the runner had fallen off of.
The runner was broken so I made a new one from red oak and glued and pinned it. That was 14 years ago and she says it is still holding.
I made the replacement runner and had her take it home and check the fit before I attached it.
There was some ghosting on the drawer side that allowed me to accurately position the runner.
Glue + pins and Johnson's wax after all has dried.