Make More Room in the Mortise
I well remember the day when I couldn’t get a mortise-and-tenon joint to come together no matter how hard I tightened the clamp. I had ignored a fundamental rule: Always make mortises 1/16“ to 1/8…
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ShopNotes Podcast Episode 228 — A Crystallized Piece of Moisture (In the Air)
John, Logan, and Phil are back together on this week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast! They’re catching up with the latest goings on at Woodsmith, Popular Woodworking, and more… Find all of the ShopNotes podcast episodes here. ̷…
Read moreWaterproof Outdoor Projects
When used as an undercoat or sealer, brushable epoxy greatly reduces expansion and contraction in wood. Coat all parts prior to assembly and make sure epoxy gets down into the fastener holes. If the wood absorbs a lot of the …
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ShopNotes Podcast Episode 227 — Zoom Call Cats with Special Guest Mike Pekovich
On this week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Logan and Phil welcome special guest, Mike Pekovich for a gathering of magazine editors from around the US to discuss the state of woodworking. Find all of the ShopNotes podcast episodes here.…
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A Slick Digital Angle Gauge Trick
I’ve found that my new digital angle gauge is a great tool for setting an accurate angle on a miter gauge. To set the desired angle, first stand the miter gauge on its face on the rip fence’s rail or …
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