HOW TO MAKE HAND-CUT DOVETAILSA personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of learning to hand-cut dovetails.BERENDSOHN, ROYPopular Mechanics
inHand Tool School|Hand Tools From time to time, it happens: You're cutting dovetail joints you either mis-measure or chop to the wrong line, and they come out looking like Swiss cheese. Well, don't sweat it, because as I'm about to show you, patching them is easy and invisible. ...
Start with a sharp blade, and keep extras on hand.*Cut slabs a minimum of 2" thick to minimize warping. Saw thicker slabs for specific purposes or projects. If you want to use the warp-prone pith (the log's center), cut it as a 4–5"-thick slab, as shown at right. If the ...
Adjust the depth of the cut according to your project requirements. You can do this by opening the clamp and setting the depth. For routers with a depth adjustment knob, turn the knob until you reach the desired depth. Be sure to consult the manual to see exactly how to make the adjustm...
Tools You’ll Need: Measuring Tape: Accurate measurements are the foundation of any good build. Saw: A circular saw or handsaw is necessary for cutting your materials to size. Drill: A power drill will be used for making holes and driving screws. ...
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It might also be handy to have on hand ½ dozen or so, ¼ x ½ inch sheet metal screws with the slotted hex heads for easy driving. The last item you will need is hardware mesh or wire. The wire I used was 18 gage with ½ inch grid but you may find wire with larger or...
I can’t be sitting here holding one guy’s hand every month, every day, because he’s like, “Well, I can’t eat berries because they don’t have them, what about apples?” So, I’ll hand him off to one of my coaches, or a friend or whatever it might...
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Getting some quick wins is crucial so you can gain credibility within the organization and continue to grow. One of the takeaways from the JP Morgan team is there is a place for dogma – like organizing around data products and domains. On the other hand you have to remain flexible because...