What is the best material for dovetail drawers? Mike Walker 03/27/2024 Solid hardwoods are the best timber for the sides of making our drawer boxes. At Probox we start with solid timber and remove the bark… Continue Reading
Is mortise and tenon the strongest joint? Mike Walker 03/23/2024 The oldest, strongest joint in woodworking, and metalworking without doubt. It is considered the most appropriate method of joining two pieces of wood together crossways.… Continue Reading
Is 11mm dovetail the same as 3 8? Mike Walker 03/18/2024 However, that is not the only difference between the two dovetails. They also have different groove angles as shown below. The 11 mm dovetail has… Continue Reading
Is dovetail 11mm? Mike Walker 03/18/2024 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
Do you need a mallet to use a chisel? Mike Walker 03/08/2024 Metal hammer faces can damage wood surfaces or the ends of chisels, and a wooden mallet will not mar either wood surfaces or tools. A… Continue Reading
What size chisel is best for hinges? Mike Walker 03/05/2024 If you mean chiseling for a door hinge I always used a 3/4 and a 1/4 for finer work. Make sure you keep your wood… Continue Reading
Is 11mm and 3 8 dovetail the same? Mike Walker 02/27/2024 The 3/8 Inch is measured across the bottom of the dovetail whereas the 11 mm is measured across the top of the dovetail. A 3/8… Continue Reading
Is dovetail 11mm? Mike Walker 02/25/2024 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
Is 11mm dovetail the same as 3 8? Mike Walker 02/24/2024 However, that is not the only difference between the two dovetails. They also have different groove angles as shown below. The 11 mm dovetail has… Continue Reading
Is dovetail 11mm? Mike Walker 02/03/2024 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