In this text, experienced craftsmen explain how they choose, make and use the mortise and tenon and its many variations for panelled walls, doors, cabinets, tables and chairs.
Frank Klausz cuts quick, precise dovetails without jigs or templates, then glues & fits the finished drawer. You will learn about dovetail drawer anatomy, transferring dimensions from the scale drawing to a full-scale “story-pole”. This DVD will show you how to choose lumber, marking out, ripping & crosscutting drawer parts. Klausz will show you how to mark the dovetails & pins, hand sawing the pins & tails as well as chopping out the waste. Plus he will show you how to glue-up & applying finishing touches with a smooth plane.
The best multi-faceted joinery system on the market! Produce “no-slop” through, half blind and sliding dovetails with a classic handcut look. Comes with everything needed to get under way: 1/2″ x 8 degree and 1/2″ x 14 degree dovetail cutters and a 5/16″ x 1″ straight cutter (all 8mm shanks), a 1/2″ to 8mm collet reducer, a 7/16″ O.D. guide bushing, a 160-page manual, and a 44-minute DVD. Router with a 1/2″ collet required. Handles boards up to 24″ wide and 1-1/4′ thick – all with infinite adjustment of pin, tail width and spacing. Adjustable guidefingers mean you are never compelled to dimension your work to suit the jig. Plan your project just as if you were going to cut the joints by hand, then set up the jig to fit the work. You are never limited to repetitive, clearly machine-made joints. Also includes cam-action speed clamps, crosscut bar, angled side stop, screwdriver, all mounting hardware.Constructed from extruded aluminum, the redesigned jig body now has fixe (more…)
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The MLCS steel template and jig are precisely machined to cut strong and secure half-blind and Rabbeted half-blind dovetail joints. The 24-inch capacity is a perfect solution for strong boxes, drawers and small chests. The jig features steel beams to secure the work pieces in place. Works for 1/2-inch to 1-inch thick drawer/box sides and 5/8-inch to 1-inch drawer/box fronts/backs (up to 24-inch wide). A perfect fitting half-blind dovetail joint is achieved, as both sides of the joint are cut simultaneously. Self spacing edge guides allow the proper offset for precise joint alignment. Detailed instruction manual is included. 5/8-inch router guide bushing (not included) is required. Set includes Steel Template (creates 1/2-inch wide tails that are 27/32-inch on center), Steel Jig and a carbide-tipped 14 degree Dovetail Router Bit (1/4-inch Shank).
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The Freud Difference Freud manufactures some of the most innovative, technologically advanced saw blades in the world. To ensure that the highest quality products meet the toughest design standards, Freud owns and operates six manufacturing facilities in Western Europe. Freud is one of the few manufacturers of woodworking tools in the world that produces its own MicroGrain carbide with titanium, called TiCo — a combination of titanium and cobalt. Freud develops different types of carbide for each application to maximize the cutting life and performance of the tool; and Freud also operates one of the most modern product development research centers in Europe. By overseeing the entire manufacturing process from start to finish, Freud guarantees some of the highest quality, most advanced products in the industry. About Freud’s Industrial Bits Serious woodworkers choose serious accessories. They choose Freud. The Freud name equals quality, precision and crafts (more…)
The router takes skill to use well. This text presents information so readers can learn about jigs, fixtures and joinery, tuning the router, building a display cabinet, and a host of other tasks and techniques.
From the Manufacturer
The MLCS steel template and jig are precisely machined to cut strong and secure half-blind and Rabbeted half-blind dovetail joints. The 24-inch capacity is a perfect solution for strong boxes, drawers and small chests. The jig features steel beams to secure the work pieces in place. Works for 1/2-inch to 1-inch thick drawer/box sides and 5/8-inch to 1-inch drawer/box fronts/backs (up to 24-inch wide). A perfect fitting half-blind dovetail joint is achieved, as both sides of the joint are cut simultaneously. Self spacing edge guides allow the proper offset for precise joint alignment. Detailed instruction manual is included. 5/8-inch router guide bushing (not included) is required. Set includes Steel Template (creates 1/2-inch wide tails that are 27/32-inch on center), Steel Jig and a carbide-tipped 14 degree Dovetail Router Bit (1/2-inch Shank).
The steel template and jig are precisely machined to cut strong and secure half-b (more…)
This easy to use spring loaded chisel instantly squares round corners on hinge mortises. Made of hardened steel that stays sharp. Just tap lightly with a hammer for a perfectly squared corner. Ideal for use with the Rockler JIG IT hinge mortising system.
Portable woodworking vise can be clamped or screwed onto a bench or other work surface. With 6″ wide jaw and 4-1/2″ jaw opening.