In Tricks of the Trade

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I didn’t notice this misfit miter until glue-up. Fortunately there’s an easy way to hide narrow gaps like this one. Before the glue dries, rub the corner with a hard, rounded object, like a big drill bit. Rubbing crushes the wood fibers inward and closes the gap. The fibers stiffen as the glue dries. This leaves a rounded corner that’s barley noticeable unless the gap is really wide.—Bryon Scott

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