Ep 4: Mortising the Legs
Tim Coleman lays out and mortises the legs with a hollow chisel mortiser.
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Roy Underhill’s Joiner’s Tool Chest
Not too big, not too small. This chest is a handy size for a basic set of tools. Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the June 2009 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. It’s the modern joiner’s dilemma. An old …
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Houndstooth Dovetails
This joint adds strength and beauty to any corner. And it’s easier to cut than you might suspect. I first saw this joint illustrated in “The Encyclopedia of Furniture Making,” by Ernest Joyce (Sterling). I was fascinated by …
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A Wooden Sword, Part 1 – The Double Cross Lap Joint
One of the most popular projects my students ask to build is a sword. Alongside boatmaking or crafting a gnome house, swordmaking has become one of the signature fourth-grade projects we do once the required curriculum is complete. I tailor …
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Throwback: Knockdown Tabletops Using Dovetails
How to avoid screws for tables with aprons or pedestals
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