Tenon Preview
A tenon should be one-third the thickness of a rail—at least, that’s what an old rule of thumb recommends. A 3/4″ board should have 1/4″ tenons, for example. But what about a 7/8″ board? What’s one-third of that? I use …
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Mechanical Marvels or Steampunk Sporks?
Stanley No. 45 and No. 55 combination planes are put to the test.
by Roy Underhill
pages 35-39
It took 2,000 years of fine-tuning for woodworking planes to reach their peak of subtle perfection – each plane elegantly adapted to its niche in the …
Read moreCarbide Tools: Unlocking Woodturning Potential
For a considerable stretch of time, I’ve championed carbide-turning tools as an accessible and straightforward system, especially for those venturing into woodturning. These tools demand minimal training and yet yield exceptional results. While t…
Read moreEssential Table Saw Safety
There’s no need to fear the most versatile machine in the modern shop.
by Robert W. Lang
pages 58-61
There are good reasons that the table saw is at the center of many shops. This machine revolutionized the way we make things. And in recent year…
Read moreTool Chest Odyssey
I purchased this classic tool chest at a yard sale in Maine, while on vacation. The case had only two drawers remaining, and no handle. The seller said he had every intention of restoring it, but never got around to …
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