Tag Archives: dovetail joint
On Failure
Every time a new woodworking magazine shows up in my mailbox, I am dazzled by a wide array of projects and techniques that promise to take my woodworking skills to the next level. Yet there’s something missing in the usual … Continue reading
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Tagged dovetail joint, dovetails, failure, mortise and tenon, rot, treated lumber, woodworking magazine
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On Failure
When you build things that you hope will outlast you, it’s more than disappointing when they fall apart within a few years. Sometimes it’s because of abuse, but more frequently it’s the result of a design flaw that only becomes … Continue reading
Posted in Musings, Wood and Woodwork
Tagged dovetail joint, failure, footstool, taper reamer, tapered tenon
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A Simple, Shop-Made Dovetail Marker
It seems like everybody these days has his or her own favorite dovetail marking device, and naturally, I have mine. They all work fine, but the selection can be daunting if you’re shopping around for one. So why not make … Continue reading
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