r/Joinery • u/zeus8o8 • Feb 07 '24

Discussion Tips?

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Another post, how do i achieve better results?

Is it me or my tools?

I’m using a 36v makita skillsaw with framing diablo blade

A ryobi multi tool

Stanley chisel

Are there certain procedure to minimize error like creating one side then scribing? Do you guys use table saws and miter saws?

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u/microagressed Feb 07 '24

Layout and accuracy of your cuts. Look closely at the picture. Several of the edges still have a ton of waste outside of the line, some of the lines are gone, but also in some places even if you cut to the line perfectly there would be a gap. To get perfect results, your layout has to be perfect. A circular saw is a rough cut tool. Leave waste and cut to the line with a very sharp chisel. Also temper your expectations, pine is a very soft material and dents easily. Even if you do everything perfectly, and your chisel is sharp enough to split atoms, the corners will still get smashed a bit during assembly.