@ me.......
Been practicing mortises ----- and could not for the life of me, figure out why I was coming up - typically 1/8" off the target mortise width of 1/2".
Well - after scratching my head --- measuring - re-measuring - and groaning for awhile - I found the missing width ----- it's the kerf of the saw blade!
I've been using Kreg setup bars -
The plans call for cutting off 1/4" - so I grab my 1/4" setup bar - and gap the blade - then cut. I'd forgotten to count the blade kerf ---- which would add to the measurements.
Well, now that I've figured it all out - I'm hitting 1/2" mortises on the head.
Good news is --- I've been using scrap wood to practice with!
Been practicing mortises ----- and could not for the life of me, figure out why I was coming up - typically 1/8" off the target mortise width of 1/2".
Well - after scratching my head --- measuring - re-measuring - and groaning for awhile - I found the missing width ----- it's the kerf of the saw blade!
I've been using Kreg setup bars -
The plans call for cutting off 1/4" - so I grab my 1/4" setup bar - and gap the blade - then cut. I'd forgotten to count the blade kerf ---- which would add to the measurements.
Well, now that I've figured it all out - I'm hitting 1/2" mortises on the head.
Good news is --- I've been using scrap wood to practice with!
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