PSA: That journeyman who said your joinery is too tight was probably giving you gold

Had an old contractor named Frank in Billings tell me my mortise and tenons were binding too much. He said leave a 1/16 gap for seasonal movement and glue only the cheeks. Anyone else been told their work is "too good" and had to learn the hard way that wood needs room to breathe?

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maxb4615d ago

Tight joints and loose confidence, that's my specialty.

park.iris15d ago

maxb46 I feel that. Solidarity from over here.