Brian Boggs Workshop


This allows him to get a good finish cut and control sizing	The fit is extremely important allowing for maximum interface contact and glue surface	All of Brian's fits are designed and executed for maximum strength and durability	In years past, Brian used a tenon cutter but he no longer uses that technique

Brian explains the features and functionality of the draw knife	Like his other tools, the care and sharpening of the tool is paramount	A demonstration of the draw knife in action on the shaving horse	Often misunderstood and incorrectly sharpened, Brian moves to the scraper

Using his homemade holding fixture, Brian squares the edges	A properly sharpened scraper provides the ability to create curls	After scraping, Brian uses a brass brissel brush to finish the surface	A surface like this is possible using the above techniques

Brian prefers Japanese chisels because of the steel used	Like all his other tools, his chisels undergo the sharpening process	He has several that are exactly the right size for the work he does	Great care is used in laying out the position and size of the mortice
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Photos by Kurt Hertzog

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