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Ah missed these latest posts, will have to add more bearings to my next order. Went for the edge bead AND chamfer bits as both will be of future use and gives me a chance to have a play around to see which finish I prefer on this particular project

Spot on

No you didn't. Maybe I misinterpreted your unnecessarily presumptuous and aggressive tone.

Think we've all digressed a bit here. I've got the answer. The plastic built in stop units are to accomodate it's primary domestic market in Germany where this would align to centre the domino as their engineers intend. Is it possible and absolutely fine to use these as rough approximations...

While tenons are primarily designed to resist longitudinal forces (forces pulling or pushing along the length of the joint), they can also contribute some resistance to transverse forces (forces applied perpendicular to the joint) depending on the joint design and additional features. Main...

I disagree re no inherent benefit. From a strength/structural perspective and for the very same reason dowels are centered. It distributes the pressure of the joint more evenly across the entire dowel/domino and the surrounding wood. This creates a stronger bond between the two pieces of wood...

ah ok, that would explain it then! given it's such an easily printable part it's a shame they don't adapt that piece of plastic to each domestic market. Would have thought there is enough left in the profit margin of these things :)

Ah that's good to know. But curious as to why they used those heights

Height gauge... Given UK sheet material is commonly in 15 and 18mm, why are the smaller stops 16 and 20?

Finally pulled the trigger 😀 got accessories too as most seemed like they would be useful near term. Bought new in the end. Thanks all for your help on this, currently in a cast but hopefully can have a play in a few weeks

I like your logic Doug. Most likely will go the 1/4 route so I can use with the palm router once face frame is up and running but I've also got a 1/4 (and 1/2) collett on the table router should need arise. I'm also toying with the idea of a cock bead which I guess introduces formality to a...

Up to now I've only used a roundover bit to soften edges and that's been fine for bedroom furniture which gets touched etc. But I'm now in the market for a chamfer bit as think it gives a slightly more formal finish (for bookcases). However, I would appreciate some guidance on dimensionally...

Right... on to version 3, after taking in all your wonderful advice I've made a few adjustments: 1) introduction of "flexible" shelves. Some will be fixed for structural integrity but majority will be on pins 2) Angled middle shelf has been removed and have introduced a larger shelf (to...

Thanks Roy, I'm gonna do some research on the shelf supports, thinking to make narrower span to avoid rear strips and to affix using pins are similar but need to work out which style is best given the weight component.

I think each to their own with regards to certain aesthetic features as I can't stand the tonk strips personally, possibly because I've seen them far too often (or similar) in flat pack assembly and venereed chipboard type assemblies :) I totally get their practicality but not for me I'm...

I had come across your fantastic work in my research on dominos :) Initially I was looking at maximising the span (where structually feasible) in order to reduce the complexity but certainly feels that by introducing shelves on pins that reducing some of the larger spans would be prudent.

Thank you Simon, good points! 1. Yup think I'm converted to the adjustable shelves. My thinking now though is best way to support them on the long 950mm shelf (as with the fixed shelves I was thinking domino through the rear coupled with face frame redwood will provide adequate support 2. Yes...

Sorry yes that's my fault as left it off the diagram but you're assumptions is correct, redwood shelf edges. Re the overlap, as the redwood will be painted but the ply will not, so im just looking to make my life (as the decorator) slightly easier. For the built in I've previously made I've...

Good point re pests. The reason I was toying with that idea is that particular bookcase is next to the fireplace (it's the single bookcase next to the black rectangles...aka fireplace in my diagram 😀). Was thinking just a section at the bottom for a dozen logs or so as would imagine the...

Thanks, some solid points to consider. My Pinterest board has over 100 built in libraries and I must say most of the ones I've saved seem to have a universal height. The idea of several shelves on pins is growing on me and means if at a later date I start a collection of extra large books, I can...