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Sawing and truing up the final edge of the board

November 30, 2022

In order to create a perfect octagon, the last edge of the board is sawn and planed to be perfectly square to the face, and the other edges—a difficult task.
Laying out an octagon

November 30, 2022

Michael demonstrates how to lay out a perfect octagon using only a compass and straightedge.
Adding beveled facets to finish off the octagon exercise

November 30, 2022

Bringing it all together are the beveled facets, which will only meet up as they should if everything up to now has been done perfectly.
Workshop Tip: Framing buttons make drafting square more versatile

November 16, 2022

Adding a pair of buttons makes it easier to line up.
Review: Narex Richter chisels

November 10, 2022

Chris Gochnour takes a look at these quality, capable chisels.
Show-and-tell: Mirock Wheel Ruler

October 24, 2022

This measuring tool has it all: It's nifty, it fills a need, and the maker is amazing.
Workshop Tip: Turn any chisel into a dovetail chisel

October 12, 2022

A stationary belt sander easily removes flat areas so chisel will fit nicely into the corner of a dovetail socket.
Woodworking news — October 4, 2022

October 4, 2022

A second collection from Coast Collective and the latest fall catalogs from Woodpeckers and Lee Valley.
Woodworking news — September 19, 2022

September 20, 2022

A new recipient for the Mineck Fellowhip, a chair design show in Rockport, and new products to be on the lookout for
Workshop tip: Make a beam compass from common supplies

September 7, 2022

This drawing tool is easily made from two compasses and a yardstick.

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