Ep 11: Installing the Knife Hinges
Tim carefully mortises for offset knife hinges, which require careful layout and precision.
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Making Simple Handles on the Table Saw
I recently made a few softwood handles on the table saw using a method that streamlines a simple yet elegant design—handles that can handle a lot. These handles are thick, tactile, strong, and visually appealing. They’re great for pulling drawers ̷…
Read moreRestoring a Divider – Part 1
I use dividers regularly in my work. They’re indispensable for spacing out and dividing lengths—whether laying out dovetails, bisecting a line by drawing intersecting arcs, or sketching circles and curves. At my school, we have a few old dividers, some…
Read moreRestoring a Divider – Part 1
I use dividers regularly in my work. They’re indispensable for spacing out and dividing lengths—whether laying out dovetails, bisecting a line by drawing intersecting arcs, or sketching circles and curves. At my school, we have a few old dividers, some…
Read moreExtracting Screws from Reclaimed Wood, Part 3: Cutting Around Stubborn Fasteners
After the more surgical extraction methods fail, your last resort is to cut around the fastener and remove it with the wood surrounding it.
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