In the first part of this article, I discussed the steps in making three of the seven common types of wood joints: butt, cross-lap, and dado joints. In this second and concluding part, the steps in making the four other types of wood joints (miter, mortise, rabbet, and tenon) are provided. Miter joint – The […]
DIY Woodworking: How to Make Wood Joints (Part 1)
In shop work, it is important to know the kinds of wood joints and to develop the skills in constructing them. Knowledge of the uses of wood joints and their construction enables you to do repair work on worn-out wood joints without hiring the services of a carpenter. It will enable you to construct strong, […]
Heard by a Bird
"All slang is addictive." – Rollo May Did you see the cloud over Mount Tremper resembling Oliver Wendell Holmes with an elephant trunk last Tuesday? Bumper sticker: IT TAKES A CHILD TO RAZE A VILLAGE A Letter Dear Sparrow: I’m sure you’re following the High Street nomenclature debacle, in Phoenicia. For many years, the succinct […]
Rock’n’Roll Photography Lawyer
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Andrew Stroud is the picture perfect example of the nine-to-five business man. Each day he arrives at the 25-story building that houses his law firm, Mennemeier, Glassman & Stroud, and immediately immerses himself in the various civil litigation suits piled high on his desk. However, when the day comes to an end, […]