CAM fasteners for Mitered joints
5/8/15
Hello,
Has any had experience with using CAM fasteners with angled dowels to create knock down mitered joints? I am wondering about there suitability to create a knock down fireplace mantel with mitered columns. Initially I was planning to have a more typically CAM fastener with a butt joint but I came across the attached picture and thought they might be worth looking into. If they create a nice tight joint they would be a lot more aesthetically pleasing than a butt joint.
I am concerned about how the joint looks when it's finished and just wondering if anyone else has used them.
Thanks
Richard
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5/9/15 #2: CAM fasteners for Mitered joints ...
I am not experienced with those, but I have used the Lamello clamex with great results.
Ed
5/11/15 #3: CAM fasteners for Mitered joints ...
Thanks Ed.
What sort of application do you use them for? I am planning to use them for fireplace mantels and so I am particularly concerned as it's a long joint so it needs to be tight all the way up.
Thanks
Richard
5/12/15 #4: CAM fasteners for Mitered joints ...
Hello , Most recently I used them to secure a large face frame to a display cabinet. The Face frame had led strip lighting on the back side that may need service in the future.
You can place them as close together as you would using standard biscuits. I generally space at 6 inch centers along long joints. Another project closer to your application are some columns about 48 inches tall with two 90 degree corners and a 135 degree and 45 degree corners. The fasteners made the odd angles easier to assemble and the joint pulled toghther well.
Ed
5/12/15 #5: CAM fasteners for Mitered joints ...
Do you need any additional fasteners for the miter joints? Also do you happen to have any pictures of finished miter joints?
Thank you
Richard
5/12/15 #6: CAM fasteners for Mitered joints ...
Hello, No other fasteners needed, Sorry no pictures available at this time.
Ed
5/12/15 #7: CAM fasteners for Mitered joints ...
Thank you Ed.
I will look into these further.
Richard