Video: How to fit a shelf to hand-cut dadoes
The Dutch tool chest has a fixed shelf that sits in dadoes and is nailed in place. I cut these dadoes by hand, sawing the walls before cleaning out the…
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Choosing and using dado planes
Bob Rozaieski offers a guide to choosing a vintage dado plane, tuning up metal and wood-bodied planes, and using them to produce clean dadoes.
Read moreWorkshop tip: Foolproof way to fit mitered dovetails
The tape lets you trim just one side of the miter while maintaining the perfect angle, producing a flawless fit.
Read moreSmall Tools Cabinet
Simple joinery creates a compact cabinet with full-size storage. When I spied an old machinist’s chest loaded with narrow drawers in my neighbor’s garage, I knew my small tools were finally going to have a permanent home. My version isn’t …
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Workshop tip: Dovetail sled makes short work of pins
The pivoting fence of this jig delivers clean, precise cuts with little layout.
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