Hand tool woodworking is easier than you think @ENCurtis
Hand tool woodworking is easier than you think  @ENCurtis
Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Ever want to cut dados by hand but didn't know where to start? Every think you could tackle a more advanced versions of the dado? Well do I have a treat for you this week...

I have a PATREON! If you want to support this channel and join a great community of woodworkers, you can do so here:
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Check out my new podcast, Woodworking is Bullsh*t, with my good friends Mary Tsai and Paul Jasper: open.spotify.com/episode/6FLOt0oPCY8NOioS36kZsG?si=5vqsxh13Q0mFrvoNkkzt0g

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Items I keep on hand in the shop (some are affiliate links which help sponsor this content):

Glue:
Titebond I Wood Glue: amzn.to/3zRXHGv
Titebond III Wood Glue: amzn.to/3MVnG6j
Titebond Quick and Thick: amzn.to/42HGuMC
Liquid Hide Glue: amzn.to/3PhZEEW

My Finish Mix:
Minwax Polyurethane: amzn.to/3kPgpuO
Liberon Finishing Oil: amzn.to/3kXkIEf
Danish Oil (alternative): amzn.to/3Njlabs
Liberon Beeswax: amzn.to/3Jm2yFN
Turpentine: amzn.to/3SWFznB
Mineral Spirits (alternative): amzn.to/3oKU83h

Power Tools and Accessories:
Festool Domino: amzn.to/47YEty0
Table Saw Blade - Woodworkers II: amzn.to/42bIOLa
My favorite trim router: amzn.to/3LbCbTF
DeWalt Trim Router fence: amzn.to/43cYwr2
My Festool Router Setup: amzn.to/3ZPIQal
Extra Fence: amzn.to/3KHi9jI
1/2" dia Router bit: amzn.to/3UkRFYI
A Better Alternative (Spiral Up Cut): amzn.to/3mcPsSp


Sharpening:
Ohishi Waterstones: amzn.to/3TkoZhP
1,000/8,000 Combo (great budget option): amzn.to/3Lqj7Sh
Angle Setting Jig Plans: lie-nielsen.com/pages/downloads
Inexpensive Honing Guide: amzn.to/3Jo2Uub
Lie-Nieslen Honing Guide: lie-nielsen.com/nodes/4239/honing guide
Sandpaper for Flattening: amzn.to/3Jor73F

TotalBoat Epoxy:
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