How to Finger Joint 2x4 studs - Woodworking Talk

nycarlos · 12-06-2009, 01:22 PM

Lumber companies now sell finger jointed studs, so I was thinking of making my own. I have a bunch of short length 2x4's. 5 and 6 feet. Does anybody have any ideas of how to joint them with finger joints. They are too tall to do on my table saw. A hand held router maybe?

rrich · 12-06-2009, 03:21 PM

I can buy KD 2x4 8' studs in the $2 range. It doesn't seem like a worth while venture to finger joint scraps into longer lengths.

BTW - A lap joint would be about as effective and easier to make.

BTW2 - Unless you're using a glue intended for structural uses, I wouldn't use the 2x4s for structural purposes.

BHOFM · 12-06-2009, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rrich

I can buy KD 2x4 8' studs in the $2 range. It doesn't seem like a worth while venture to finger joint scraps into longer lengths.

BTW - A lap joint would be about as effective and easier to make.

BTW2 - Unless you're using a glue intended for structural uses, I wouldn't use the 2x4s for structural purposes.

I agree 100%. Lowes had pre cuts for $1.75 a
while back.

Can you do one in an hour?

Save the pieces for a later project.

I am the worlds worst at trying to save a $, but
this is false economy.