Biscuit Joiner, Why Biscuits Telegraph & How to Avoid Biscuit Telegraphing

Using a biscuit joiner and biscuits is a great way to join multiple pieces of lumber so the boards are aligned during glue up...this is a big time saver.  One issue that can arise if a biscuit isn't placed properly is called "telegraphing", which means that a biscuit can contract over time and pull the surface wood down with it creating a slight depression, or indent in the surface.  Here are some simple tips on using a biscuit joiner and how to prevent telegraphing. MATERIALS LIST: https://www.makerspartlist.com/list?i... Follow me on Instagram:   / jonpeters_   Subscribe to the Jon Peters Shop Talk:    / jonpetersar.  . Facebook:   / art-ho.  . Website: http://jonpeters.com/ The tools and products I use most frequently: Woodworking Products: Bosch 10-Inch Dual Bevel Axial-Glide Compact Miter Saw: https://amzn.to/2M7Pm7G 24" Sure-Foot Aluminum Bar Clamp: https://amzn.to/2JArKtL 48" Sure-Foot Aluminum Bar Clamp: https://amzn.to/2M3t4nr Powermatic 10-inch 3 Horsepower Tablesaw: https://amzn.to/2JzZesk Hitachi 10 inch Sliding Compound Dual Lever Miter: https://amzn.to/2LxLpZ1 Milwaukee M18 Fuel 2 Combo Kit: https://amzn.to/2JhwYeO Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18-Volt 7 1/4 in. Circular Saw: https://amzn.to/2JzZNlW DEWALT DW2567#6 Countersink 9/64-Inch Drill Bit: https://amzn.to/2sJqk5K Jet Drum Sander: https://amzn.to/2Lt7FD6 BOSTITCH 1-Tool and Compressor Combo Kit: https://amzn.to/2Jhc9jr Flexzilla Air Hose, 3/8 in. x 50 ft: https://amzn.to/2sN7L0F 3m(TM) Half Facepiece Respirator (Dust mask): https://amzn.to/2sF6Ekg Titebond II Premium Wood Glue: https://amzn.to/2JIgF70 3M Paint Project Respirator: https://amzn.to/2M7gQdK Milwaukee 18-volt Compound Miter Saw: https://amzn.to/2JoGybT Home/ Garden Products: Zero-G 50ft Hose: https://amzn.to/2sDaASS Greenworks Hedge trimmer: https://amzn.to/2M4ZFcN Greenworks 40-volt chain saw: https://amzn.to/2M0AjwB Greenworks 80-volt blower: https://amzn.to/2M79Q0r Video Production Products: Apple MacBook Pro 13.3-Inch Laptop: https://amzn.to/2M8X7Kv Cannon M50: https://amzn.to/2JeSr82 Cannon EOS 80D Digital SLR: https://amzn.to/2Jzk3Eu Rode Compact Shotgun Microphone: https://amzn.to/2JAyFTL Apparel Sponosor: Mountain Khakis http://www.mountainkhakis.com/    / mountain.  .   / mountainkhakis     / mountainkhakis     / mountainkha.  . Live Life Untucked, #WorkHardPlayHarder