How to be accurate in woodwork

Posted by on Oct 2, 2013 in Articles, Newsletter articles | 2 Comments

Accuracy is important in woodwork, in this article I give some pointers for developing accurate technique. The toolbar has options to zoom and download the PDF. If you like what you’ve read or know someone who would,please help me spread the word by using the buttons belowThankyou, Chris. 

Options when cutting mortise and tenons – part two

Posted by on Oct 1, 2013 in Articles, Newsletter articles | No Comments

In the second part of this three part series on cutting mortise and tenons I look how to cut a  mortise and tenon using a router. The toolbar has options to zoom and download the PDF. If you like what you’ve read or know someone who would,please help me spread the word by using the […]

Band saw safety

Posted by on Oct 1, 2013 in Articles, Newsletter articles | No Comments

As it runs at a slower speed one tends to think the band saw is less risky than other woodworking machines. However I know to my cost that this is not the case. Here are my tips on band saw safety. It was by not following my own advice that I had nine stitches in […]

Options when cutting mortice and tenons- part one

Posted by on Sep 30, 2013 in Articles, Newsletter articles | No Comments

The first in a series of articles on mortice and tenons looks at how to cut a mortise and tenon by hand. The toolbar has options to zoom and download the PDF.   If you like what you’ve read or know someone who would,please help me spread the word by using the buttons belowThankyou, Chris. 

Sanding hints and tips

Posted by on Sep 30, 2013 in Articles, Newsletter articles | No Comments

A good finish is dependent on good surface preparation, that usually means sanding wood. So here are my sanding tips for creating the perfect surface. The toolbar has options to zoom and download the PDF. If you like what you’ve read or know someone who would,please help me spread the word by using the buttons […]

Dust and noise protection for woodwork

Posted by on Sep 30, 2013 in Articles, Newsletter articles | No Comments

Dust and noise are two of the nuisances of the woodworking shop. Here I review some the dust and noise protection for woodwork. The toolbar has options to zoom and download the PDF.   If you like what you’ve read or know someone who would,please help me spread the word by using the buttons belowThankyou, […]

How to make a shooting board

Posted by on Sep 30, 2013 in Articles, Newsletter articles | No Comments

The shooting board is a useful piece of equipment for those who mainly use hand tools. It can be used to true the ends of pieces or for edging thin pieces, even edge jointing veneer. Here I show how to make a shooting board and how to use it. The toolbar has options to zoom […]

Router feed direction

Posted by on Sep 30, 2013 in Articles, Newsletter articles | 2 Comments

When using the router, both by hand and in the router table, feed direction is critical. Using the wrong feed direction leads to an untidy cut and can also be dangerous.

In this article I give some tips on router feed direction.