

Mortise & Tenon Joints On A Router Table
Using proper joinery can take your new furniture build from a cool 5 to a gorgeous 10. Adding a professional touch like mortise and tenon joints looks great but is also practical in making the furniture stand the test of time. I'm going to lay out step by step how to cut the joints on a Bosch bench top router table. It is a fairly simple process, but if at any point you get lost just check out the video below. I use a straight cut bit to make mine but a up spiral bit will als


Makers Mallet Using a CNC
The goal behind this project was to build a friction fit mallet for chisel work that could be built by anyone in a few simple steps. I knew the mallet would need to be strong and balanced in weight. I used my CNC to cut out the mallet, but a Jigsaw could also be used to cut out the shapes. For this project, I used two different species of wood - Red Zebra and Walnut. The same design could be used to build a mallet out of one or multiple types of wood. This is a great project


Keen Manchester Boot Review
I have been lucky enough to test out a few different boots and although boot preference is subjective to each person and dependent on the job, there are subtle differences that have persuaded my preference. I should note, I have been wearing these boots as well as swapping out a few other CSA approved boots part-time for about six months. One of the first things I noticed I preferred over some of the other boots was the Manchesters low boot height. For me, the boot ends at a