Cutting cheeks and shoulders. Sounds like something you’re more likely to hear at the abattoir than in the workshop.
No blood involved however – at least we hope not!
A frame is made up of hundreds of joints and machining tenons is a repetitive task that we can almost do in our sleep. Nowadays a fancy dan hand held circular saw is the quickest and most accurate tool for the job.
Confidence and commitment are a must when plumb cutting the cheeks vertically, the ability to cut to a line essential for the shoulder cuts.
Rob Dawson – Castle Ring Oak Frame workshop