Making Frame Joints
Domino tenons can be used to quickly fabricate reinforced frames of all types.
Butt Joint Frames
When making butt joint frames, such as cabinet faceframes, use pencil lines to lay out the position of the tenons. Use the sight glass (see page 21 for more information) on the joiner’s fence to position the joiner over the pencil line.
For narrow frame stock, the optional narrow frame fence can be used to securely hold the workpiece (shown below).
Mitered Frames
When making mitered frames, position the tenon closer to the inside corner. This reduces the likelihood of cutting the mortise all the way through the workpiece.
Make sure to securely clamp the workpiece to the bench when mortising a mitered joint.
Cope and Stick (Stile and Rail) Frames
Domino tenons can also be used to strengthen cope and stick frame construction too (bottom right picture). This is typically found in raised panel door frames.
It is important to note that the two frame pieces overlap, so the depth of the mortise needs to be extended. The amount that each mortise needs to be extended is
Example: A typical stile and rail router bit set has a profile width (overlap) of
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