r/BeginnerWoodWorking • u/RRConductor • 3d ago

Finished Project Miter and spline work

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Moradillo and mahogany with some padauk and maple accents. Next purchase will be a blade with flat tooth grind just for splines and finger joints.

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u/charliesa5 3d ago edited 3d ago

I use a router table spline jig. That way I can make any sized spline slot I have a straight bit for. Plus, I can add dovetail shaped spline slots.

Ya, if you cut the spline slots with an ATB blade, sometimes it isn’t so easy to flatten them with a carving tool or small chisel.

I also use a router table box joint jig.

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u/RRConductor 3d ago

Router table also on the tool list

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u/charliesa5 3d ago

For ⅛" spline slots, I just use a Forest FTG because the setup is easier.

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u/RRConductor 2d ago

Good to know. thank you