Comments on: Episode 21. The Krenov-inspired cabinet: Knife hinges http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2008/06/16/episode-21-the-krenov-inspired-cabinet-knife-hinges/ Woodworking with passion - The woodworking blog and podcast of Al Navas Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:29:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Al (Sandal Woods)http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2008/06/16/episode-21-the-krenov-inspired-cabinet-knife-hinges/comment-page-1/#comment-630 Al (Sandal Woods) Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:42:19 +0000 http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2008/06/16/episode-21-the-krenov-inspired-cabinet-knife-hinges/#comment-630 Mark, . Thanks for dropping by, and for your comments and suggestion on the alternate method of chopping the mortises. I did try the "V" method for a limited time, but had better luck staying to the proper dimensions by using the method I describe. Of course, at the time I used chisels that were (very) dull. I finally learned how to sharpen them properly, though; it makes a huge difference! . I will try the "V" cuts, as sharper chisels should give me much better results. Thanks for the reminder, Mark! Mark,
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Thanks for dropping by, and for your comments and suggestion on the alternate method of chopping the mortises. I did try the “V” method for a limited time, but had better luck staying to the proper dimensions by using the method I describe. Of course, at the time I used chisels that were (very) dull. I finally learned how to sharpen them properly, though; it makes a huge difference!
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I will try the “V” cuts, as sharper chisels should give me much better results. Thanks for the reminder, Mark!

]]> By: Mark Mazzohttp://sandal-woodsblog.com/2008/06/16/episode-21-the-krenov-inspired-cabinet-knife-hinges/comment-page-1/#comment-629 Mark Mazzo Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:26:29 +0000 http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2008/06/16/episode-21-the-krenov-inspired-cabinet-knife-hinges/#comment-629 Hey Al, The cabinet is looking very nice. Love those spalted maple panels! Nice work on the hinge mortises as well. I was wondering whether you've ever tried an alternate method - rather than staying away from the marked knife line and then creeping up on it after reaching the correct depth. What I usually do is to chisel angled "V" cuts from inside the mortise toward the knife lines all around gradually working to final depth. Then I pare away the material from the center of the mortise. Both methods are fine and work well. Keep up the great work. --Mark <a href="http://thecraftsmanspath.com" rel="nofollow">The Craftsman's Path</a> Hey Al,

The cabinet is looking very nice. Love those spalted maple panels!

Nice work on the hinge mortises as well. I was wondering whether you’ve ever tried an alternate method – rather than staying away from the marked knife line and then creeping up on it after reaching the correct depth. What I usually do is to chisel angled “V” cuts from inside the mortise toward the knife lines all around gradually working to final depth. Then I pare away the material from the center of the mortise. Both methods are fine and work well.

Keep up the great work.

–Mark
The Craftsman’s Path

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