In order to get all the angles right, I did full-scale drawings. The rounded leg (walnut) is mortised into the tabletop, which is a single piece of 60cm wide cherry. The cantilever (walnut) is angled through the top and “secured” by a small pin going through the tenon.
The seat on the sofa directly in front of the cantilever has become our favorite spot, as it nicely supports weary legs !
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Bahco Camping Axe
Total Length: 14.2 inches (360 mm) Blade Length: 4.3 inches (110 mm) Weight: 2.8 oz (800 g) Material: Tool Steel
Spacing: Variable Stock width (max.): 24 in. Stock thickness: 1/8 in. to 1 in. for through-dovetails (pins board can be 1-1/4 in.); 1/8 in. to 1 in. for half-blinds Half-blind depth: 3/16 in. to 3/4 in.
These gauges can be easily and precisely adjusted with one hand, which allows you to set the tool while holding a ruler or workpiece in the other. The quality is exceptional, and all have sharp cutters that offer great visibility.
This tool is designed for convenience. The battery and pins are easy to load, and the safety lock operates with the same finger you use to pull the trigger. The depth of set is adjustable, there’s a work light, and there’s a hook for hanging the tool on your toolbelt. A gauge lets you keep track of when you’ll need to recharge.
The adjuster runs through the beam from a small knob at the back end right to the cutting wheel, which moves in and out as you turn the knob. This arrangement works well but makes adjustments a two-handed operation, requiring a little more effort.
With its graceful curves, cabriole legs, and ornamental back splat, a Queen Anne side chair is a bucket list build for many woodworkers. Dan Faia had a very specific Queen…
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