Ellen Kaspern, furnishings maker and teacher at North Bennet Road Faculty, says miters was her least favourite joint to make. Whereas showing quite simple, miters might be extraordinarily finicky. Ellen exhibits her methodology for chopping correct miters, highlighting the significance of setup, blade alignment, and cautious measuring. She emphasizes the small changes that may make the distinction between a gap-free joint and one which doesn’t fairly come collectively.
The gluing course of might be difficult as nicely, however Ellen affords sensible ideas for guaranteeing a safe bond with out extra squeeze-out or misalignment. She demonstrates completely different clamping methods to maintain the miters tight and sq. whereas the glue cures. Ellen breaks it down into manageable steps, exhibiting correct preparation and endurance can create repeatable and correct outcomes.
Splines are well-known for including reinforcement to miter joints. Ellen explains how splines not solely add energy however may also change into a sublime design function, including visible curiosity to corners whereas including extra glue floor. A delegated jig and considerate chopping strategies make for a repeatable methodology for including splines.
Among the many many nice shows at Positive Woodworking New England, this one was a strong instance of excellent woodworking training: Ellen’s approachable educating type makes advanced strategies really feel accessible, and her emphasis on craftsmanship displays the custom of excellence on the North Bennet Road Faculty.
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