| Blog series by Thomas MacDonald | updated 220 days ago | 2 parts | 1815 reads | 5 comments total |
Part 1: Layout & Grain Selection
For such a simple appearing project, this step stool has some great points to consider. It is a great bench exercise to practice milling stock and cutting dovetails. As far as the dovetails are concerned, there is the same number of pins on the upper and lower step which helps simply layout. Additionally this project has only one thickness, so you leave your marking gauge set at ¾. You can use ¾ dimensioned stock from a big box store or get some rough stock from your favorite hardwood supp...
Part 2: Milling & Prep Before Dovetailing
The second installment The Shaker Step Stool, a project featured in the January 2009 issue of Fine Woodworking Magazine. In this video, Tommy discusses aspects of milling & the final steps before laying out the dovetails. He also offers some advice on good tool options to get the job done. In the next video Tommy starts to layout the dovetails! Woodworking with Thomas MacDonald & Friends
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