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    Mar 12, 2019 2 minutes

    Spline Slot Jig

    The outdoor furniture on page 34 has a back rest that’s slightly reclined. To strengthen the miter joint on the back rest for the corner chair, a pair of splines are added. For safe and accurate slot cuts, you’ll need to build the jig shown here.

    The jig consists of a wide plywood base. On top of the

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