The creative habit is like a drug. The particular obsession changes, but the excitement, the thrill of your creation lasts.
— Henry Moore, Sculptor, 1898-1996
Detail of multiple mortise and tenon joint — dry fit of the shelf.
Calling it a success
April 27, 2011 By
Trying something new
April 26, 2011 By
Always bear in mind that your own resolution to success is more important than any other one thing.
— Abraham Lincoln
After only one try, my first and only try, this is where I am with a multiple mortise & tenon joint:
Multiple mortise & tenon joint, made with the Leigh M2 jig.
One try. I expect that practice will allow me to perfect the joint using a new jig, the M2 multiple mortise & tenon jig. I am determined to make this work, and to make the gaps disappear. I machined five tenons; based on experience, fitting only two will be much easier with a little more practice. I will nail it tomorrow, or the day after. But I will nail it.
How about you?
- Do you give up easily, if success does not happen on the first try?
- Or do you become obsessed with making something succeed, and practice, practice, practice…?
— Al Navas
March madness when you buy a mortise and tenon jig
March 1, 2011 By
Pure madness, I tell ya. What are they doing at Leigh Industries? Simple — it’s March Madness time! They are going all out to make sure you get the Super FMT, and in the process they throw in a bunch of stuff for free. FREE!
OK — here’s the deal (from the Leigh web site):
Mortise & Tenon Jig Special! During the month of March, buy a Leigh Super FMT Jig and receive a 22-piece Accessory Kit absolutely FREE! Not only will you discover how easy it is to rout mortise & tenon joints, but with the Accessory Kit you can make tons of extra joints, all in a cleaner workshop! This offer valid in USA and Canada only…Hurry! Offer ends March 31, 2011.
How about a little eye candy? Also from their web site:
The free accessory kit is a must-have.
Don’t forget to fill out the form at the web page, and mail it to Leigh. Make sure to attach the UPC from the Super FMT carton, and a copy of your receipt.
One additional recommendation I make: Buy an extra set of the F-clamps for the Super FMT (there are 2 clamps in the set). They simplify clamping of larger work pieces. You will be glad you got them. For only an additional $20, they are worth getting at the same time as your Super FMT. Part # 9500PR.
Disclosure: Leigh is a sponsor of my blog. I sometimes receive tools from my sponsors, for evaluation purposes. I do not receive payment in any way, shape, or form from Leigh, or from any other sponsor. I receive a small commission from your purchases only through my Affiliates (Amazon.com, Woodcraft, Rockler, and StudioPress); these help defray my costs a little. I thank you for your support of my effort!
— Al Navas
Mortise & Tenon Jig Special! During the month of March, buy a Leigh Super FMT Jig and receive a 22-piece Accessory Kit absolutely FREE! Not only will you discover how easy it is to rout mortise & tenon joints, but with the Accessory Kit you can make tons of extra joints, all in a cleaner workshop! This offer valid in USA and Canada only.
Hurry! Offer ends March 31, 2011.
Hurry! Offer ends March 31, 2011.
