What is the definition of woodworking traditionalist? An annoying person! The assertion that you have a method which is quicker, more accurate, versatile, and strong, than the method they are using, is completely lost on them. Ask them to just try the new method, and they’ll steadfastly refuse. Then ask them how, as traditionalists, they …Read More
Erroneous Strength Test Video on YouTube
By Mike Lindsay
Strength of Dowel Joint Construction in Twelve Year Old Front Door
By Mike Lindsay
I recently had an experience which I think is worthy of mention. I had built a substantial front door for our house in Kelowna about twelve years ago. The stock is 1-3/4 inches thick, and the material is alder. The design is 100% dowel construction. The door faces due south, and for several hours per …Read More
Domino vs. Dowelmax Dowel Jig System
By Jim Lindsay
From our UK Distributor after attending the Harrowgate Woodworking Show in the UK, November 18, 2016 Hi Jim We did the Harrogate show, lots of interest and a few sales, which is what I anticipated. I have always felt that we are not in competition with other doweling jigs but with mortising systems i.e. Domino, chisel …Read More
