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Originally Posted by rogthefrog
I read somewhere about ensuring the jointed edge is "fresh" before gluing, i.e. not too much time should pass between the edge planing and the glue being applied. Something about not letting the edge oxidize. Any truth to that?
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Yes, but it probably makes no difference on a joint that is pretty freshly machined.
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Can a quick scrape right before I glue the top take care of it?
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If it is a close fitting joint - ideally, what you want - then no. The scraper will ruin the mating of the joint. If it is a good joint, leave it be.
Getting an invisible seam in a top is an art unto itself and can drive someone new to the process crazy in the pursuit of that joint. Getting the joint invisibly tight all along the length of the joint can be like a dog chasing its tail.