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10 Tricks for Tighter Joints
by American Woodworker Editors Wednesday, August 26, 2009
10 Tricks for Tighter Joints Woodworking is sweet when everything fits right. Here are 10 ways to ensure your mortise-and-tenon, dado, dovetail and edge joints close up tightly. By Luke Hartle 1. Cauls distribute pressure It’s not easy to get enough...
Goof-Proof Crown Molding
by American Woodworker Editors Wednesday, August 26, 2009
By Tom Caspar Cutting perfect miters on crown molding can be a real challenge. Make a mistake and a lot of expensive wood goes to waste. This method, which uses a shop-made miter box, puts the molding in its “natural” position, the way it...
Wedged Mortise & Tenon
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Wedged Mortise & Tenon This joint will never loosen! By Tom Caspar Purchase the complete version of this woodworking technique story from AWBookstore.com . Tap, tap, tap. The wedges go home, the glue squeezes out and a big smile lights up your face...