Reply To: Paul's dovetail layout
@dbockel2 Thanks, I do think I understand it now. I understand about the points being center of the pins, and measuring to each side for the tails. And if I…
@dbockel2 Thanks, I do think I understand it now. I understand about the points being center of the pins, and measuring to each side for the tails. And if I…
…bottom for the curves where the spoon meets the handle. I found the round bottom a lot harder to use than the flat. A scraper cleaned things up and really…
…mortise with a freshly sharpened chisel and small bites. Concentrate on the sound as you chop. The sound is the key. When you hear the sound change to a dull…
…the top from one leg-frame; – put a shim between the top and the leg-frame where appropriate; – screwed again the top to the said leg-frame. The workbench doesn’t rock…
…glass. (look for “Cutting a Mortise – Mortise chisel vs bevel edge chisel”) Very very instructive. He is never levering much wood, only what correspond to the (single) thud sound.…
…to buy a 1/8″ chisel (couldn’t find a 3/16″) to complete the work. I shaped the bottom with the round plane, which I’ll discuss next. The 1/2″ round plane I…
…Router Tape & Ruler Sliding Bevel Protractor Winding Sticks Smoothing plane Jack Plane (optional) Scrub Plane (optional) Round Bottom Plane (or Moulding Plane, Gouge) Spokeshave Axe (optional) Drawknife (optional) Handsaw…
…ridged finish from the pointed tip (sole angled). Hope that this doesn’t confuse the situation, but it’s worth having another look at the cutter with a screw-driver to hand ………….
…do it or other preventive reasons that’s understandable. Faced with that scenario I personally would seek out a local cabinet makers shop. Most shops that do commercial renovations and refits…
…jeff gose Router Plane – Enjoying my progress – A “PT” (Paul and Team) Thanks. Router Plane – Bubinga (?) , HSS 3/8 chisel, retainer bar – a repurposed gun…