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From the pages of Fine Woodworking Magazine
Making Round Tenons from Square Spindles
A tip for making this difficult joint with a radial-arm saw
by Rex Alexander
 Making round spindles in a PVC pipe jig on the radial-arm saw is faster than using traditional methods for machining square tenons.
To cut round tenons on square stock, slip a piece of PVC pipe over each end of the spindle, allowing it to roll (Step 1). Carefully rotate the spindle against the radial-arm saw's fence and a stop block while moving the cutterhead, fitted with a dado blade, to remove the waste (Step 2).
Rex Alexander makes furniture, cabinetry and millwork in Brethren, Mich.
Photos: Anatole Burkin; drawing Bob La Pointe
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Joinery, Shaping & Milling
Articles from Fine Woodworking describe techniques and strategies for making furniture parts
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Radial-Arm Saw Joinery
In this video, Curtis Erpelding shows you how to use an ordinary radial-arm saw to cut precise joints for making furniture
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