I stopped by a local saw mill and saw a bunch of these short thick blocks of pine. I knew right when I saw them what they were for: saw horses.
I tried a tusked tenon on the first and then thought I would try it with a bridal joint on the second. I also really enjoyed making the pegged partial bridal foot joint.
The woods are pines, cedar, and spruce. Some of the pines and all of the cedar are reclaimed. The spruce was part of a dying tree that fell in my backyard.
For the ultimate warmth, glow, and clarity, in a hard-wax oil, Adam Godet recommends Tried & True Original. To get there, however, you’ll need to buff it between coats.
- Without a vacuum, toward the bottom of the pack in stock removal and dust collection - With a vacuum, stock removal was good and dust collection was excellent - Slowest to stop - Not much to grip when held on top.
These clamps are as premium as their price is, but they're worth every penny. A few staffers have a small collection and they're almost always the first clamp they reach for.
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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