When to use finger joints and glue joints
An explanation of finger joints and glue joints and the best applications of each type.
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Jim
Effner
Jim Effner was a long-time writer for FDM magazine on tooling subjects. He was also a noted author and educator on the subject of tooling for wood.
Choosing the right grades of carbide knife materials
Choosing the right tool from the many grades of carbide cutting tools requires an understanding of the grades and how they affect the tool's performance.
By
Jim Effner,
December 21, 2009 | 6:00 pm CST
Defining contact surface pressure
Providing the best possible contact surface pressure environment is perhaps the most important element in all wood cutting processes.
By
Jim Effner,
December 21, 2009 | 6:00 pm CST
The function of spur knives
How effective are spur knives on groove, rebate or dado cutters? Learn the advantages and disadvantages.
By
Jim Effner,
December 21, 2009 | 6:00 pm CST
