The woodworking video podcast and blog of Al Navas

28 Nov

Episode 5 - A wonderful featherboard

Posted in Blog, Video by Al (Sandal Woods)

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Duration: 8 minutes, 31 seconds
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This episode shows how to build what I believe is one of the best feather board designs you will find in woodworking.

The original design is by Gord Graff (Thanks, Gord, for this wonderful gift!), which he posted at Lumberjocks two months ago. You can find the full text of his post by clicking on this link. In the original post he describes two methods of making featherboards: 1) Using the table saw, and 2) Using the band saw. I prefer to use the band saw, as it results in fingers with no undercut; undercut is inevitable when using the table saw.

I would love to hear what your favorite jigs and safety accessories are for use in the shop. Please leave me your comments using the link below.

—— Al

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About Me

My name is Al Navas, and I live in NW Missouri with my bride of many years. We are both woodworkers who love to be in the shop together, sharing wonderful times. She is a woodturner, and also carves and does pyrography. I do what many call flat work, which includes jewelry boxes to blanket chests; armoires to entertainment centers; church altars to prayer kneelers; custom cabinets to rustic furniture. In our “spare” time in the shop we make toys, bird houses, etc., for our granddaughters. In late 2007 we finished serving as officers for the St Joseph Woodworkers Guild.