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So I found my way to this forum via a diy project I have started. I am modeling my build from one a fellow aquaria central member built.
http://aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=270233
120 DIY Oak Stand & Canopy Build
I am doing this for a 75 gallon tank (48x18x21). I am following his build in the choice of wood and assembly via wood glue and a kreg pocket jig.
What led me to search for a helping hand was after assembling the front frame there was some issues that surfaced. The stiles connected perfectly to the top board, but at the bottom I was left with small gaps and a little bit of over hang...
I measured several times, accounted for the kerf of the blade, even check the top and bottom boards side by side to check if they where the same size before gluing and screwing the pocket holes tight.
In my quest to buy a plane to shave the over hang off, lack of knowledge showed its face. I planed to fill the gaps with glue or wood putty. But the cost of a decent plane made me wonder if I should try cutting the edges with the miter saw...either way I am here for some constructive guidance. Cost is a factor, hence the reason I am trying to save what I have done.
http://aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=270233
120 DIY Oak Stand & Canopy Build
I am doing this for a 75 gallon tank (48x18x21). I am following his build in the choice of wood and assembly via wood glue and a kreg pocket jig.
What led me to search for a helping hand was after assembling the front frame there was some issues that surfaced. The stiles connected perfectly to the top board, but at the bottom I was left with small gaps and a little bit of over hang...
I measured several times, accounted for the kerf of the blade, even check the top and bottom boards side by side to check if they where the same size before gluing and screwing the pocket holes tight.




In my quest to buy a plane to shave the over hang off, lack of knowledge showed its face. I planed to fill the gaps with glue or wood putty. But the cost of a decent plane made me wonder if I should try cutting the edges with the miter saw...either way I am here for some constructive guidance. Cost is a factor, hence the reason I am trying to save what I have done.