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Winding sticks detect the twist
My eye scans the winding sticks that span the oak and there the twist stands proud beyond my half cocked eye The rough plane strikes the highs to bring them low and so again I span the oak with sticks to see if winding still stands proud And soon my hands deliver power through the…
Read MoreWinding sticks for guaranteed flatness – and more beyond
I don’t know of many that rely on winding sticks for detecting twist in boards and billets these days but I use mine often as in days past most woodworkers did. Like the square and the shooting board, these simple pieces were essential to producing accurate work; a slight twist on one rail or stile…
Read MoreMaking Winding Sticks by Hand – Part I
I felt troubled that anyone would consider buying what can readily be made from real wood. Especially for real woodworkers. I can understand someone buying their initial workbench in certain circumstances but eventually it’s most likely they will rise to the challenge of building their first workbench themselves. Having something to work from might possibly…
Read MoreMaking Winding Sticks by Hand – Part II
Here are some drawings to help Corner inlay The corner rebate is best done with a marking gauge, knife and tenon saw. The Veritas marking gauge works well for this type of gauge work as it works like a…
Read Moreon Thanksgiving!Some of the most generous acts in my life have been by Americans that I've never met in person. I particularly recall in my student days, in the days before the world-wide web, tha…
on Thanksgiving!The media would have you believe that the most important connection is the connection between people and screens. When in fact, it's about people in real relationship with each oth…
on Thanksgiving!I'm from the Northeast, Vermont, and I guess we are a little contrary up here. there is an old book about Vermont titled, " Contrary Country ". Not bad reading. I think Paul has gi…
on Thanksgiving!Your words made my day, gave me some heart at a time when real freedom -- freedom of speech -- is now in serious danger in my country. Thanks Paul