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Woodworking -Joints?

Posted: June 29th, 2008 | Author: Crusher | Filed under: Woodworking | Tags: , , , , | 1 Comment »
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devil asked:

Hi to you all, can anyone please help me in finding the advantages and disadvantages of the following joints. Lap, Dowel, Dado, Mortise & Tenon, Tongue and Grove,, Mitre, Rabbet, Butt, Finger Joint and Dovetail.
Thanking u all in advance.

Anyone know, in construction or home woodworking, what a tool called a “spreader” is or does?

Posted: June 27th, 2008 | Author: Crusher | Filed under: Woodworking | Tags: , , | Comments Off
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Lifesnadir asked:

It is a metal bar with two “arms” and with a knob in the center to tighten or loosen the arms. What projects it it used for?

is there any value to old woodworking tools, like for carpentry or boatbuilding?

Posted: June 26th, 2008 | Author: Crusher | Filed under: Woodworking | Tags: , , | 6 Comments »
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saraparker asked:

my husband brought home a bunch of them from a jobsite and he swears they are worth something…

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