Mark HicksJul 265 min readStraight Grain - The First Component of Strong JoineryThere are six components of making a strong joint. We're going to start with straight grain. And straight grain starts with choosing a log.
Mark HicksJun 32 min readThe 6 Components of Strong JoineryDowel joints are notorious for failing over time. What if you could learn techniques that virtually guarantee your joints will never fail?
Mark HicksMay 33 min readSawing Logs: How to mill logs to make chairsIn the fall of 2022, I was lucky enough to get to spend a couple of weeks in the Virginia shop of Jeff Lefkowitz. I was there to review...
