Mortises are one of the strongest woodworking joints and are a sign of quality whether in fine furniture or timber-frame cabins. A skilled carpenter can make them by hand, but it’s a laborious process ...

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Includes catalogs issued by: H.W. Beach. TRADE CATALOGS ON SAWING MACHINES HOLLOW CHISEL MORTISERS PORTABLE SWING CUTOFF SAWS SANDERS TABLE SAWS RIP SAWS BOXMAKERS CUTOFF SAWS CARRIAGE CUTOFF AND DADO ...