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Essential Tools (to Me), part 1: The Stair Saw

Posted on June 20, 2021 by literaryworkshop

A few years ago, I realized I had stopped acquiring tools. Well, more or less. There are always one or two additional tools on my wish-list, and I pick up a new tool (or replace an inadequate one) every so … Continue reading →

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How to Use a Stair Saw

Posted on August 11, 2011 by literaryworkshop

Stair saws, as the name implies, were originally designed to cut dado joints for stairs, but they are useful for dado joints of all sizes.  I got to use my new stair saw a lot recently when I build a … Continue reading →

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Making a Stair Saw, and a Split-Nut Driver

Posted on August 7, 2011 by literaryworkshop

As a self-professed bibliophile, one of my recurring projects is the bookshelf. My bookshelves are usually designed around a simple dado joint, which joins the shelves to the uprights.  For some time, I struggled to cut dado joints with a … Continue reading →

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