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So I checked the panel, it is cupped quite significantly. I would say the cup is about 2-3 mm deep, so there is going to be quite a bit of work to get it flat. Is it normal to lose that much material...

Ill keep the photos up mate, I checked the invoice its Hoop Pine also. My bad!

I took the advice of the timber shop, just that panel is a hefty lad, I can only imagine what it would be like in...

So I have a panel three boards wide, I plan on flattening one of the sides then squaring up an edge from that flattened side. To carcass it up, is it necessary to flatten the outer face also? I am...

I don’t see a problem with going either route, horses for courses. I can only say why it appeals to me, not trying to convert anyone maybe it’s just therapy.

For me, I really like the idea of...

Hi All,

Not sure if this is the place but it has box in the name so here I am. I’m waiting to pick up some timber once lockdown lifts for my workbench, so have started working on the tool box....

Unfortunately, one of our outdoor setting chairs was damaged due to exposure to the elements. The stress proved too much for one of the stiles, which fractured in several places. I tried to glue it...

Finished my major structural joins and ready to do angled mortise.

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One of the dove tails is still sitting a little...

That’s really good info, could I ask what design you used? Is it the one with the Leg vise attached to bench top and stretcher or the angled one along the leg?

I have already committed to the...

And the bottom stretcher is done, now all that is required is to cut the saddle joint and to plane down the stretcher
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Got my replacement timber and back on the tools. Getting the hang of the mortise cutting and have found I’m getting much nicer results chopping them entirely with hammer and chisel (albeit a little...

Have not posted in a while as I scrapped one of the bench legs and am waiting for some more timber to arrive.

Unfortunately my gauge moved and I cut the bridle joint too wide. Dryer to glue...

Finished the rough mortises on the legs, ready for the fitting of the tenon. First I knocked off the excess and cut the legs to size and got some practice cutting to a...

Back into it this morning, got some more brace and bit practice and am pleased that I am more reliably drilling squats to the piece.

Using a square to check every few turns when starting.
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Have looked at a few videos, but am a little unsure how to approach it. I am looking to sharpen my Veritas Tenon Saw (Rip), ordered a bahco fine saw file but not sure how to get into it. Does anyone...

Think it went pretty well, used a square block and pretty happy with the results. Will test and adjust once I have the tenon cut...

Roughed out the mortise hole, now will try some guided square edges after I touch up the chisel
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Did a bit more auger practice since it’s pretty quiet. Can see the progression, I learned that my natural tendency is to push the top away from me, over successive cuts I adjusted it towards me.
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Marked up and ready to go tomorrow, not sure the neighbourshttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210703/deccdb6acfc654c42c4b6f24ba9cd311.jpg
would appreciated the elegance of hand cut mortise at 8pm

I am confident that I am marking up correctly, and I have checked the stock, it’s DAR and square so confident on that also. Gauging off a common face, I reckon it’s the monkey behind the hammer...

Hehe I am not sure what HS but thanks for the advice I will keep it in mind. Maybe it will be a good investment to get a set

Short of using a wooden block as a jig, any tips on how to chop square mortise walls?

Did a few practice holes in the waste end with a brace and bit to improve the squareness of my holes: got it down to about 2-5mm deviation over 90mm.
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I bought the Veritas tenon saw in rip pattern and have found it has quite pleasing results.

It’s nice and comfortable and I can hold a line much easier than my cheap Irwin one.

It probably...

Hello,

I was hoping to share my progress on my Morovian Workbench. My intention was to build, using only hand-tools, an approachable workbench that I could cut my teeth on.

The plans provided...

Hey All,

Have been working on getting started in woodworking in the last 6 months. I am trying to work mainly with hand tools, and would welcome any advice or info that comes my way. Thought this...