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This is another great thread scotty. Ps what size is the main curved beam can't see on the drawing!

I've made dowel jigs from hardwood then soaked in thin epoxy. They last well(well enough for this anyway)

Are they called cove and astragal?

Ps they must have had negative clearance. But a blooming hilarious story.. shropshire drills... reminds me of a guy always known as...

I always loved the scm minimax 260/310 combi machines. They look the part to me. Lurem weren't the best. Felder are available. Serious...

I made both meeting rails in one piece adding hugely to its complexity. But I was keen to try it by the book.albeit with the top and...

Here the finished examples(complete with mistakes)

Masks are the cheapest I've ever known atm. I brought 10 ffp3 from the car boot for 50p. Quality masks as well. Global manufacturing...

I don't use accoya personally. It's stupid expensive. I went to Wiltshire walking 2 weeks ago and marvelled at the villages with every...

Whilst still allowing movement of course.

Just to mull over tongue and groove a bit. I've started to use rebated shiplap style that's not to tight on outdoor stuff i just think...

I've got one and I find it good but not hugely accurate on plane irons. I do think it's great quality overall and the buffing wheels are...

Anyway I've made a pair of sashes for a case I made. I followed the window and doormaking book as closely as possible and I can say its...

How do you regular sashmakers joint your meeting rails? Does anyone have any pics?

Very stressful making something with just enough. Can be done and it does focus the mind!