I made the guide to fit 3/4 stock with a centered 1/4 inch wide panel groove. The guide has a tongue that rides in the groove and can be clamped in vise to hold it securely for paring the miter. In this illustration the inner groove wall of the rail will not be mitered so the tenon shoulder is...
Photos show a small paring guide for mitering the moulding on frame and panel door stiles and rails. I made the guide to fit 3/4 stock with a centered 1/4 inch wide panel groove. The guide has a tongue that rides in the groove and can be clamped in vise to hold it securely for paring the miter.
I have two paring knives (about 26 yrs old) that Carla really likes. One has the handle split, and I figure the other cannot be too far behind.
I have already made a template, and have cut 3 handles of red oak (the only wood that was the correct thickness).
1) Does the collective NCWW...
Who makes good paring chisels? I've got a set of Robert Sorbys and they will not hold an edge at all. After a few paring cuts (no mallet) the edge actually curls over :BangHead:. They are next to useless. My old Marples bevel chisels were a lot cheaper and are far better. Any ideas?
Check the classifieds... I'm pairing down the shop to put it in storage for the time being. I'll be unloading wood, a bench, and some misc other shop accessories.. I'm going to be moving very soon so pickup will need to be pretty quick on most items.
Thanks,
John