Without them you would use a taught string line and three identical blocks of wood. The middle block would kiss the string, or not, as you slide it....
Assaf, I forget how thick your top is but as mentioned here thick tops don’t have any give, hence lots of accuracy is required. Don’t worry about the...
Yes I think breadboard ends will look terrible with that style. Can you study the grain and flip the boards over to alternate the grain and minimize...
Once the wedge is driven you can’t assume it’s just part of the tenon and normal seasonal movement will continue. The wood is now in compression, at...
Mark you contradict yourself, the two photos have 90 degree opposite tenon configurations yet you say they both match mortice movement. In the second...
That’s one of the originals with cast aluminium before they went all steel. The clamping edges were coved in the middle if I remember correctly. You...
Being able to find things when you want them and not have to be clairvoyant! Interesting concept. My filing system is not as well defined, tool tray,...
Your aim to do highly accurate work with a modest table saw will be disappointing. The fence will not be rock solid or square and yes it will move. A...
If the slicks are turned the other way when you shut the drawer the handle hits the back not the blade, when you pull it open, the same. You grab the...
Scott I lined my tail vise jaws with leather after my son was using it to undo metal bolts. Smoke tanned moose hide is rather soft, good for gloves....
If you can pick through the boards to at least match critical showpiece boards to their task, that is a big waste saver on length. Those boards also...
You may have trouble convincing people you didn't make the legs after a few beers! Front vise, tail vise, good length, what's not to like? Two handed...
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