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   TJ | Aug 31, 2004 10:15pm | #1

   I'm not a joiner, but my visualization of a tapered, square post does not suggest the mitered angles change pitch through the length of the taper.

   Therefore (unless I'm wrong), setting the tablesaw to the required angle - still 45-degrees - and running the piece using a taper jig ought to work.

   If the posts are going to be painted anyhow, consider eliminating the miter, and just doweling or biscutting the joints. Or join the edges with a running rabbet.

   -TJ

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   emaxxman | Aug 31, 2004 11:00pm | #2

   I don't know what angles you would need.  However, it was mentioned to me that miter corners on wood columns would be a bad thing.  The problem seems to be due to wood movement over long joints.  Over time, cracks would appear.

   I know that doesn't answer your question directly but it does give an argument for not using the mitered corner.  Personally, I think the mitered corners are sharp looking.  I would love to see your results if you take that route.

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   eggdog23 | Sep 01, 2004 12:05am | #3

   For a true arts and crafts column, you just want a taper, not a miter.  Two sides will have a slight reveal.

   Aaron

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   KarlK | Sep 01, 2004 01:21am | #4

   Thanks for the suggestions!  You saved me a lot of work (I've got 10 to build)- I'll leave a reveal and biscuit the panels together. 

   Karl