Making small wedges
#10
There was a recent (I think) article or tip in FWW on a method for making small wedges. I can't find it. Can anyone point me to it?

Thanks.
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#11
This does not directly answer your question but Next Level Carpentry on youtube showed how he makes shims in this video

https://youtu.be/0JTSxRnAJtA
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#12
(09-01-2021, 05:43 AM)KyleD Wrote: This does not directly answer your question but Next Level Carpentry on youtube showed how he makes shims in this video

https://youtu.be/0JTSxRnAJtA
Thank you very much. I should have been more specific though. I am talking about miniature wedges, like you would use in very small wedged tenons.
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#13
(09-01-2021, 09:10 AM)Aram Wrote: Thank you very much. I should have been more specific though. I am talking about miniature wedges, like you would use in very small wedged tenons.

Maybe this: https://www.finewoodworking.com/project-...rkshop-ep4
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(09-01-2021, 10:12 AM)DaveR1 Wrote: Maybe this: https://www.finewoodworking.com/project-...rkshop-ep4

Thank you. That is very helpful.
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#15
Interestingly enough, despite one using a table saw and miter slot and the other using a bandsaw and fence, the jigs are basically the same between the videos of making a wedge or a shim.
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#16
There was a recent posting about this on the Lost Art Press blog:

https://blog.lostartpress.com/2021/07/26...-band-saw/
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#17
(09-02-2021, 07:26 AM)grwold Wrote: There was a recent posting about this on the Lost Art Press blog:

https://blog.lostartpress.com/2021/07/26...-band-saw/

Interesting. Thank you.
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#18
Provided you do not need too many wedges the Lost Art way is probably the best. By splitting the blanks off a scrap of wood you are insuring the grain runs straight and the wedge will have less tendency to splinter when it is driven in.
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