BISCUIT-JOINER SLOTS

摘要

Several of the original hidden-decking-fastener instructions called for biscuit slots to be cut into the decking at each joist position. Although the practice isn't as popular as it used to be, it is still viable. Use a scrap piece of decking to make practice and adjustment slots until you have the correct slot level for the fasteners. You can either mark each deck board for slotting on both sides or lie the decking across the frame and eye the joists to orient the joiner. I speed production by laying out a series of deck boards across the joists and snap white chalklines centered on each joist. Then I biscuit-slot a batch of decking all at once.