(Optional) Jointing Stock for the Lid and Base
…is flat, square and out of twist Apply a small bead of glue and rub the edges together Apply a couple of clamps and feel the joint line for flush…
…is flat, square and out of twist Apply a small bead of glue and rub the edges together Apply a couple of clamps and feel the joint line for flush…
…good feel. Repeat for the lid, remembering not to round over the back edge which must be square to fit the hinges to. If this is your first time making…
…out and the hinge is fitting well, use a sharp square awl to ream the holes for the screws. It’s a good practice to make the hole slightly towards the…
…1 ¾“ (44mm), and the other ¾” (19mm) x 2 ¾” (70mm). Tools Pencil Square Combination Gauge Chisel ⅜ ” (10mm) and a ¾“ (19mm) (Paul uses a 6mm chisel…
…own quite simply from 1″ (25mm) square stock. For a detailed guide on how to make one, click here. Coins or washers tend to work well The coin (or washer)…
…a square. Chopping the Recesses Use the chisel bevel down on the waste side of the knifewall, make chops along the length of the recess across the grain approximately 3/32”…
…Shellac and Hake Brush Sash Clamps Dovetail Template Spirit Level Coin/washer (optional) Pencil Chisel Hammer Plane Spokeshave Brace and Bit Steel Rule Tape Measure Card Scraper Steel Hammer Square Panel Saw Chisel…
Place your seat in the vise so that the first of the leg markings is vertically in line with the centre of the seat (you can use a square with…
…woodworking. To make the 3 main joints, you will need: Chisels– 1″ and 1/2″(Approximately £15 for 2) Chisel Hammer (£16) Combination Square (£10) Tenon or Dovetail saw (£20) Woodworkers Knife…
…see Paul’s Youtube video below: Sharpening a Router Plane Our beginner guide will take you through the steps needed to initialise, square and sharpen the router plane blade. This may…