A client in Seattle pointed out my miter joints were opening up after a few months, saying 'you're not letting the wood move', and now I always leave a tiny gap before glue-up.

Has anyone else found a better way to account for seasonal movement on interior trim, or is that small gap the standard fix?

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3 Comments

sean_torres711mo ago

That tiny gap is the standard fix... works every time.

grant_green211mo ago

I've seen that gap trick fail on older models. The tolerances just aren't consistent enough to call it a standard fix. Calling it a sure thing feels like a stretch.

rodriguez.felix1mo ago

So what exactly counts as "every time" here? Seen plenty of guys swear by that gap fix, only to have the same issue pop back up a week later. On those older units, the whole bracket can be worn out. Just setting a gap might not fix the root problem at all. Calling it a standard fix feels like it ignores the real world where parts wear down differently. Would love to know what models and years you're calling a sure thing.