Holding larger work is quite straightforward; smaller components present some difficulties. Here are some ways of tackling the problem.
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When making a dovetail, learn how to mark the pins accurately from the tails using a Robert Ingham style transfer jig and some G clamps.
Having marked out your through dovetail joint, learn how to cut the tails with this easy to follow guide.
A simple and swift method to lay out the tails for a through dovetail joint.
Turning small components on the lathe can be dangerous, mainly because they are too close to the chuck. Make the process safer by using an Internal...
A guide to using a kitchen worktop jig, highlighting how a jig works and the different joints that can be made to form perfect kitchen worktops.