eLetter: A tablesaw sled for mitered boxes

The latest news from FineWoodworking.com - March 19th, 2022 [View in Browser]( [Fine Woodworking Logo]( [Subscribe]( Hello, {EMAIL}! [A Tablesaw Sled for Mitered Boxes]( As an aspiring craftsperson, I find it easy to become overwhelmed with the sheer amount of project guides available to me. My first realization upon entering the world of Fine Woodworking was that most projects are like a Matryoshka doll: a project, within a project, within a project– at least they often turn out that way when you start introducing a jig for every need. In order to make things easier, you have to make things a little harder for yourself in the meantime. The results that come to fruition, however, will absolutely benefit you in the long run. The ever-efficient Mike Pekovich invariably demonstrates this in own work, particularly in the evolution of his own crosscut sled tailored to the needs of a mitered box. Despite the mitered box's simplicity, there are many things that could go wrong. (This, of course, was my second realization: that setup and preparation are key to a successful, well-crafted piece.) It takes a few alterations, including the implementation of a handy split-level base, but what he ends up with is a tool fit for even the most thorough innovator. Also on FineWoodworking.com this week: [Shop Talk Live brings back a 2020 interview]( with San-Diego based chairmaker [Russ Filbeck]( to sprinkle some sunshine in a world that could use it right about now. [Nancy Hiller writes from the heart about her circumstances as she continues to make strides in her field.]( Working through pain hits close to home for many of us in this craft. [Vic Tesolin touches upon a phenomenon that may be holding some woodworkers back: endless shop tweaking.]( Is it necessary to prioritize a comfortable space, or is the constant reconfiguration just getting in the way of your work? Enjoy, and thanks for sharing your weekend with us! -KT Kaminski Assistant Digital Editor [Watch Now]( [twitter]( [facebook]( [linkedin]( [pinterest]( [STL261: Russ Filbeck]( We thought the world could use a dose of Russ Filbeck right now. [Watch Now]( [twitter]( [facebook]( [linkedin]( [pinterest]( [STL261: Russ Filbeck]( [Are you a wood shop tweaker?]( All the shop's a stage, and all the woodworkers merely players. [Read More]( [twitter]( [facebook]( [linkedin]( [pinterest]( [Are you a wood shop tweaker?]( [Tools to look out for this spring]( Springa Goliath CNC, Rockler Dust Right Floor Sweep, Delta 18-900L drill press [Read More]( [twitter]( [facebook]( [linkedin]( [pinterest]( [Tools to look out for this spring]( [Working through pain]( It may feel like moving mountains, but 'doing the work' despite the pain is what keeps Nancy Hiller in this game we call life. [Read More]( [twitter]( [facebook]( [linkedin]( [pinterest]( [Working through pain]( [Workshop tip: Simple planer sled for short or thin pieces]( MDF base and thin rails make it possible to plane small parts. [Read More]( [twitter]( [facebook]( [linkedin]( [pinterest]( [Workshop tip: Simple planer sled for short or thin pieces]( [Boxes - Spring 2022]( Whether you are just embarking on your woodworking journey or have been making furniture for so many years that your house won’t hold even one more chair, a wooden box is the perfect project. [Shop]( [Pedestal Dining Table Plan]( With its cluster of center posts and its cantilevered top, this table makes a great dining table, whether you choose to make a round top or an oval one. [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.