When I visit my Dad and woodworking friends over Christmas I plan to play with these joints. Loving the channel more and more as I watch, 10-20min per vid is certainly a sweet spot. Do you use "talking paper" much when working with others in the shop? Dad and I are constantly drawing to explain our ideas to each other when words fall short, just curious how universal that is with others...
As for "talking paper," I absolutely use it! I find that sketching things out makes it a lot easier to communicate ideas, especially when you're trying to explain something that's hard to put into words. It's almost second nature for me when I'm working with someone else in the shop or planning out a project. The old saying, "A picture is worth a thousand words," really rings true when it comes to woodworking. It’s cool to hear that you and your dad do the same!
Thank you! I appreciate the well wishes. Hope your recovery is going well after having surgery on your middle finger. I'm looking forward to getting mine sorted out too-trigger finger can be a real hassle! Take care, and thanks for watching the video!
Thanks for watching! This joint can definitely be a bit tricky at first, but once you get the hang of it, it's a game changer, especially for drawer making. Stick with it-it's well worth the effort!
Great question! If you're thinking of something like a candle box with a sliding lid, then yes, you can absolutely use locking rabbets for the top and bottom as well. It’s a solid method that would work perfectly, and it’ll give your box a nice, sturdy finish. I think it would make a beautiful project for a new woodworker!
