[harrysin]

Going with the grain is easier than on the end grain. This shot isn't side by side but it's very easy to do for a joint that will last forever.

 

[harrysin]

All that I asked was if anybody and tried it, I didn't really ask an ipinion, but since
you think that the spline would be stronger and have not ever tried it, well, the best way to remain ignorant about something is "condemnation before examination".

Certainly splines work just fine and why change if you don't need to change. So, Tom you you down as a "no" I have not tried it.

Jerry

In a word, YES. one of the first joints that I tried after buying my first lock-mitre bit close to twenty years ago was side by side on a couple of scraps. I just spent a lot of time rummaging through draws and cupboards in my shed and eventually found this test piece which I photographed especially for you Jerry.
In my opinion and that of many other subscribers to this thread, a lock-mitre joint would be overkill and unlikely to be used for joining boards compared to biscuits or continuous splines. You appear to have taken exception to members who are trying to help you. Do keep in mind that this forum has always been a very friendly and helpful one and so many of us have learned new skills from each other and been grateful for it.

 

[harrysin]

"I'm just who I am and can't change that of course, each of us is unique and that's a good thing in my opinion"

I'm so glad that you put that in writing Jerry because it's so very true. (Jerry will understand this)