Tag Archives: mortise

Building A Frame-and-Panel Interior Door

Posted on March 20, 2019 by literaryworkshop

If I had a backup career in woodworking, it would be making doors and windows for historic homes.  It’s not that I especially enjoy making such objects more than others.  (I’ve never even made a window sash.)  It’s that it’s … Continue reading →

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Building a Half-Door (with What I Had On Hand)

Posted on January 4, 2014 by literaryworkshop

As tomorrow is the 12th day of Christmas, and the next day we celebrate the gifts of the Magi to the infant Jesus, I thought I’d show off my big gift to my wife this Christmas: a door. My wife’s … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Marking Gauge

Posted on June 22, 2012 by literaryworkshop

Every woodworker should have a few marking gauges.  Sure, you can buy a nice one, but why buy what you can easily make for yourself?  Making your own marking gauge is a healthy exercise in detail work, and you can … Continue reading →

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