Ben Ellenberger
Contributor

I think they’ll work!

Especially as you get to larger mortises, this makes more and more sense. Anything up to 1/2” I would just chop. If I was making a mortise larger...

I only have a 1/4” mortise chisel. If you mostly make cabinet/side table-sized things, that is usually the right size. When I make larger mortises, I...

Yep, it is set up to screw in a stud. I have zero structural concerns when a 21 pound bike is hanging from them. In hindsight I probably should care...

I just put it on handles once, then wipe a little more on whenever I have a rag soaked in oil. If you really want to oil up handles fast, doesn’t...

Hey! I did the exact same thing yesterday. Hand screws are great for that. I also really like to clamp them in a vise to hold small pieces up high if...