eLetter: Tom McLaughlin’s tapering jig makes quick work of any taper

The latest news from FineWoodworking.com - October 16th, 2021 [View in Browser]( [Fine Woodworking Logo]( [Subscribe]( Hello, {EMAIL}! [How to handplane a taper to perfection]( Tom McLaughlin's tapering jig makes quick work of any taper, whether it is used on the tablesaw or bandsaw. Tom always leaves himself a little room to clean things up with a handplane, though. This gives him a finish-ready surface, but it's easy to lose sight of where the handplane is starting on the taper. To ensure that the plane is taking material from the tapered section only, Tom always starts with more pressure on the toe of his plane. Because it can be hard to see precisely where the blade is hitting, Tom draws some squiggles on the tapered leg, below the mortise. Then, as he planes the taper, he can easily see the squiggles being planed away, making it clear as can be where the taper begins. More on Fine Woodworking.com: - [Tapering Jig for the Tablesaw - This versatile jig not only makes tapered legs, it also makes angled cuts on sheet goods as wide as the tablesaw will allow]( - [Tapered Laminations Made Easy - A single jig tapers the plies on the bandsaw and then guides them through the planer]( - [Shaker Classic, 2 Ways - Change the legs to change the look of this classic piece]( [Watch Now]( [twitter]( [facebook]( [linkedin]( [pinterest]( [STL251: Assume the glue is going to fail]( Mike, Anissa, and Ben discuss Patrick Sullivan's end-grain glue myths video, how a listener can hide a joint on an 18-ft. run of molding, and the pros and cons of floating tenon joinery. [Watch Now]( [twitter]( [facebook]( [linkedin]( [pinterest]( [STL251: Assume the glue is going to fail]( [Webinar: The Secrets of Period Proportioning with Steve Brown]( Replay! Join furniture maker Steve Brown as he illustrates how the shapes, proportions, moldings, and other details of American period furniture were drawn directly from classical architecture. [Watch Now]( [twitter]( [facebook]( [linkedin]( [pinterest]( [Webinar: The Secrets of Period Proportioning with Steve Brown]( [How to tame curved parts with patterns]( Taking a tip from boatbuilders, Chris Becksvoort demonstrates his use of patterns to build identical parts, whether he's making a set of dining chairs, a lamp, a Shaker trestle table, a stool, or a Shaker round stand. [Read More]( [twitter]( [facebook]( [linkedin]( [pinterest]( [How to tame curved parts with patterns]( [Chairmaker's planes]( On overview of the specialty planes that chairmakers have used for centuries. [Read More]( [twitter]( [facebook]( [linkedin]( [pinterest]( [Chairmaker's planes]( [Tool review: Veritas Bevel-Up #1 handplane]( The Veritas No. 1 excels where its small sole allows for finesse and control in fitting, sizing, and shaping smaller parts. [Read More]( [twitter]( [facebook]( [linkedin]( [pinterest]( [Tool review: Veritas Bevel-Up #1 handplane]( [Workshop tip: Dovetail sled makes short work of pins]( The pivoting fence of this jig delivers clean, precise cuts with little layout. [Read More]( [twitter]( [facebook]( [linkedin]( [pinterest]( [Workshop tip: Dovetail sled makes short work of pins]( [Tool Guide 2022]( In this annual guide, you'll find head-to-head reviews of jointers, belt sanders, dust collectors, measuring and marking tools, hand tools, and gardening tools. [Shop]( [Arts & Crafts Furniture: The Ultimate Collection]( Included in this special USB flash drive are 2 video workshops and 4 project plans for classic Arts and Crafts furniture pieces. [Shop]( [Fine Woodworking]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [BECOME A MEMBER]( [pinterest]( [instagram]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [youtube]( [TAUNTON STORE]( | [ABOUT]( | [CUSTOMER SERVICE]( | [CONTACT]( | [PRIVACY POLICY]( [COPYRIGHT]( | [TERMS OF USE]( | [ACCESSIBILITY]( | [CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS]( 63 South Main Street | Newtown, CT 06470 You received this message because you are a Taunton customer or have registered at Taunton.com. This email was sent to you by The Taunton Press. [Click here]( to unsubscribe or to update your email preferences.