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The cut-a-tenon event at the Hand Tool Olympics in St Charles

August 18, 2009 By Al Navas

This is Roger Knudson of Finlayson, MN, cutting a tenon in the competition. He impressed the judges with his accuracy; but, if I remember correctly, his speed was not sufficient to win a prize.

I wanted to compete on the first day, but totally forgot to enter on Friday. And on Saturday I did the dovetails, crosscut, and boring competition. My times were lousy in all events – that is to say, the best times completely blew me away. I stink, and will have to get in better shape for October, in Valley Forge.

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A new dovetail chisel from Czeck Edge Hand Tool

August 17, 2009 By Al Navas

Dovetail alert – seen at the Woodworking in America conference in St Charles, IL.

Bob Zajicek, of Czeck Edge Hand Tool, will be introducing a new dovetail chisel. This new chisel will feature a tapered and beveled rib, as shown in the prototype in the photo above. The tapered bevel will allow getting into the tighter corners now being used by craftsmen who prefer cutting dovetails with a steep(er) angle, such as 14°. The resin-impregnated handle will remain, a huge plus to chopping without worry of damaging it with a mallet.