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THE TOOLBOX

CUTTING THE PINS

In this video, I’m going to show you how to transfer the tails to the pins, as well as how to remove the waste in the sockets. Pay close attention to this one, there’s a few things that if done incorrectly, will cause incredibly annoying errors in later stages.

LESSON OBJECTIVES

    - How to transfer the tails to the pins
    - How to saw to a line
    - How to chisel to a baseline
    - How to refine the joint

SUPPORTING MATERIAL

How to Transfer Tails
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In this video, I’m going to show you how to transfer the tails to the pins, as well as how to remove the waste in the sockets. Pay close attention to this one, there’s a few things that if done incorrectly, will cause incredibly annoying errors in later stages.

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How to Cut Pins
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Whether they're half-blind or through dovetails, there are still valuable tips found in this lesson.

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My 5 Favourite Tools for Hand Cut Joinery
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