Sizing the Lid and Base
…the base in that there is no overhang on the back. Instead, it will be flush with the back of the box so that the lid can open freely towards…
…the base in that there is no overhang on the back. Instead, it will be flush with the back of the box so that the lid can open freely towards…
…chops. For a more comprehensive explanation, see our ‘How to Cut a Housing Dado’ guide. Ensure your square is secure and well registered on a trued edge Secure in the…
…as you chop. When you hear a dead sound, that indicates the chisel has gone as far as it will and is beginning to compress the wood on either side….
…more on this we recommend the following from Paul’s blog: Making Your Own Strops Restoring Woodworking Gouges Buffing Compound for Chisels and Plane Irons Questions Answered: Strops On Strops and…
To remove the center ridge and level the bottom of the recess, use the widest chisel that will fit comfortably between the walls. Make sure it’s newly sharpened. Secure your…
…to see if you need to close/open up the middle a little before taking your measurement for the shelf piece. If the distances are close, make a small knife nick…
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…and fast strokes Further Reading To read more on saws, we recommend the following from Paul’s blog: Questions Answered- Crosscut and Ripcut Saws Push- Me Pull- You Saws- Subtle Changes?…
…hole. Stop when the snail (threaded tip) of the bit comes through the opposite face; turn your piece around in the vice and carefully finish the hole from the other…
…the center line as this could split the whole bowl. Work from both sides, or turn the blank around if you feel more confident, and keep removing the waste in…