dscoll Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Hi I'm building a cold frame for the garden, and I have to join 50mm batton's together at a shallow angle, see attached drawing. How do I attach batton A to B without the frame being slightly twisted. It looks like I need a 45 x 3mm wedge but that doesn't look very easy to make as i'm just a diy'er. Is there a better/simpler solution? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Either cut the top of B to the correct angle, or notch out A to suit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dscoll Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 @PeterW - Thanks for the suggestions. I've just tried cutting the top off B with a handsaw, as you suggested on a scrap piece of wood. It's not very easy as there's not enough wood to work with and he finished result wan't very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Cut the angle first, then cut the other end square to the right length. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dscoll Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 @Mr Punter - That's a good idea, except i've already cut the wood and I have 4 cuts to make and not enough wood left. I have 2 of these frames to make, so I could use your method on the 2 x 300 pieces , as I have some off cuts left, but I would also need to cut 2 x 1500 pieces , which I don't have , so id need another trip to the timber yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 42 minutes ago, dscoll said: @PeterW - Thanks for the suggestions. I've just tried cutting the top off B with a handsaw, as you suggested on a scrap piece of wood. It's not very easy as there's not enough wood to work with and he finished result wan't very good. For that shallow angle I would not cut it, but plane the top of B to the required angle. Really easy and quick with an electric plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dscoll Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 @ProDave - I tried to plane the angle with a normal plane but because it's against the grain it just made a mess. I do have an electric plane but whenever i've tried to use it it's gone wrong. Anyway, i'll give it a try on a piece of scrap wood and report back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 (edited) Get an angle grinder and a sanding disk. Can shape anything you like with that. Or just stick down with this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Everbuild-Lumberjack-30min-Polyurethane-Wood-Adhesive-Glue-310ml-tube-/180911267156 Edited November 19, 2022 by SteamyTea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dscoll Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 @SteamyTeaI don't have an angle grinder. I do have a multitool with a wood cutting blade, i'll give that a go. I also have some pu adhesive which I could use if the other methods don't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radian Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Was going to suggest just screwing it down loosely and filling the gap using something waterproof (e.g. stixall) before tightening the screws a bit when thoroughly cured. PU wood glue (in my experience) isn't particularly good outdoors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dscoll Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 The multitool cutter was no good, but I'd forgotten that it also has a sander attachment. That worked quite well, so i'm going to use that. Thanks for the suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 41 minutes ago, dscoll said: don't have an angle grinder Get one, they are so useful. 12 minutes ago, Radian said: PU wood glue (in my experience) isn't particularly good outdoors. The right sort is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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