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…composition we are designing when we make according to plan. I am always happy when I see the room from different points in the space. Two other more complex pieces…
…composition we are designing when we make according to plan. I am always happy when I see the room from different points in the space. Two other more complex pieces…
…The hinge type affects how this will look. The common, steel butt hinge commonly used in hingeing larger doors for say a house or an office room door is stamped…
What buffing compound shall I get? https://paulsellers.com/2014/05/buffing-compound-for-chisels-and-plane-irons/ https://paulsellers.com/2013/03/buffing-compound-at-harbor-freight/ To read more about the buffing compound and the strop, see the Common Woodworking Sharpening Tools and Accessories: https://commonwoodworking.com/sharpening-tools-and-accessories/…
…engineering. It’s common practice to ‘guide’ the ‘bolt’ in a centered presentation to the hole. Combined with a similar chamfer to the screw (bolt) it pretty much guarantees there is…
…and all complex angles needed in the shoulders of tenons if indeed you wanted any splayed legs that add stability. Comparing the so-called Welsh-stick chair to the American Windsor styling…
…to compensate with a 35 degree bevel. Our favourites, though are old chisels such as the (pre Irwin) Marples. https://commonwoodworking.com/buying-a-chisel/ Mortise Chisels https://paulsellers.com/2015/04/bevel-edged-chisels-or-heavy-mortise-models/ https://paulsellers.com/2012/07/chopping-mortises-bevel-edged-or-mortise-chisels-video/ https://paulsellers.com/2015/04/bevel-edged-chisels-or-heavy-mortise-models/ Here is some information on…
…the hand can adapt to the more square profile of the blocky combination gauge, it is still left lacking when it comes to comfort. thankfully we use it for just…
…project, and that seems such a reward in and of itself, but somehow there comes with it a sense of joy-filled completion when nothing is to be added to it…
…relies on the reputation the founders and makers of the company established. The tools were once excellent and competed with the best Sheffield had to offer. Not so any more…
…you may need this link. There is more information on dovetail saws here: https://paulsellers.com/2012/01/minimalist-tools-dovetail-saws/ Handsaws and Panel Saws The following articles give some good recommendations. https://paulsellers.com/2012/12/questions-answered-which-handsaw-for-a-beginner/ https://paulsellers.com/2016/04/comparing-saws-getting-started/ https://paulsellers.com/2016/04/get-ready-get-set-got-files-go/ To read…
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