What is the most durable wood for timber? Mike Walker 03/25/2024 Which timber is most durable? Which wood has the highest durability? 1. Australian Buloke – 5,060 IBF. An ironwood tree that is native to Australia,… Continue Reading
How do you know if something is antique? Mike Walker 03/21/2024 In the strictest sense, the difference between an antique and a vintage item is its age. Antiques are items which must be at least 100… Continue Reading
How old are dovetail drawers? Mike Walker 03/21/2024 While dovetail joints can be found on ancient Egyptian coffins from 3000 BC, they were not used in European and American furniture until the mid… Continue Reading
What size router for dovetails? Mike Walker 03/19/2024 Using a larger router will help, as the additional mass will help cut down on chatter. Try a Porter Cable router, and try both common… Continue Reading
What are UK GDPR adequacy regulations? Mike Walker 01/08/2024 UK adequacy regulations set out in law that the legal framework in that country, territory, or international organisation, or in a particular sector in a… Continue Reading
What are the common dovetail sizes? Mike Walker 01/02/2024 Dovetails come in several different types and sizes depending on manufacturer, but the most common are the 11 mm and 3⁄8 inch (9.5 mm). Some… Continue Reading
Will dovetail fit Picatinny? Mike Walker 12/31/2023 The Picatinny rail system is a more simple affair. It is a standard width and angle that manufacturers around the world all produce. The angle… Continue Reading
What is the standard size of a dovetail? Mike Walker 12/28/2023 Your tails should be around 18mm > 35mm for fine work like drawers and 35mm > 55mm on larger work like a chest. Decide on… Continue Reading
What is the best TPI for a dovetail saw? Mike Walker 12/24/2023 For medium stock of 3/4 to 1 inch 12 to 15 ppi would be my choice. For working with something in the 8/4 range my… Continue Reading
What size is a standard dovetail? Mike Walker 12/20/2023 Dovetails come in several different types and sizes depending on manufacturer, but the most common are the 11 mm and 3⁄8 inch (9.5 mm). Some… Continue Reading