The tapered mortises are finished, and the legs have been shaped into their matching tapered tenons. Now they must be brought together…forever… To help persuade this union, I am going to drive a wedge into the top of the joint. (Disclaimer: This is not recommended for other types of unions.) Using the bandsaw, the wedges […]
Category: Sawbench
This Project’s Got Legs…
The mortises have been bored into the sawbench top, and now it’s onto the legs. After choosing pine for my past few projects, the transition to red oak is welcomed. Every species of wood reveals a unique combination of both welcome and challenging quirks. Pine can have a lot of changes in grain direction for […]
That Dusty, Dark Place
To do list for Shaker side table: Settle on a design Make a cut list Purchase lumber Break down stock … …..and detour… that sinking feeling hit, the unfinished sawbench. I could almost see its one lonely, tapered eye staring at me from under the bench. It’s been sitting in that dusty, dark place where […]
A Lesson in Leg Geometry
I’ve seen little shop time the last few weeks, but that’s not for the worst reason. The weather has been beautiful and the backyard has needed an overhaul, so it’s received some much needed attention. I have been able to sneak in a bit of time to start my next project for the shop though, […]
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