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Hi All,
I have a question on depth of the mortise versus joint strength. I read *somewhere* that the depth should be half the rail width. A rail that is 4" wide would have a mortise 2" deep. With the particular router bit I have the deepest cut is about 1.25". Would the 1.25" mortise be strong enough?
Additional data: stock is 26/32 thick, mortise is 3/8"wide, rail is 4" wide, stiles are 4 and 3" wide. Application is a loft bed frame.
I have a question on depth of the mortise versus joint strength. I read *somewhere* that the depth should be half the rail width. A rail that is 4" wide would have a mortise 2" deep. With the particular router bit I have the deepest cut is about 1.25". Would the 1.25" mortise be strong enough?
Additional data: stock is 26/32 thick, mortise is 3/8"wide, rail is 4" wide, stiles are 4 and 3" wide. Application is a loft bed frame.