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THE CABINET

HOW TO SIZE THE PANELS

In this lesson, I show you how to size panels by hand to ensure they are straight, square and parallel.

LESSON OBJECTIVES

    - How to size panels by hand
    - How to use a ramped shooting board
    - How to avoid common mistakes

SUPPORTING MATERIAL

How to Sharpen a Plane
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This video teaches you how to create a cambered blade for your handplane. An indispensable addition when edge jointing.

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How to Make a Cheap Shooting Board
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Don’t have a shooting board? This is how you knock one together in two minutes with a couple of clamps and limited materials.

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How to Make a Ramped Shooting Board
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Looking to get the most from your shooting board? This ramped version has multiple benefits over the traditional design!

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