Issue 10

On the Cover

A Mill for the Chainsaw

With this easily made accessory, you can mill your own boards and beams

The Magazine

The Rafter Square
Laying out a roof with this basic tool and a new generation of accessories.
Roof Framing Simplified
This direct approach involves full-size layouts and stringing rafter lines.
Putting the Lid On
A primer on production cutting and raising a hip and gable roof.
Timbers and Templates
An unconventional router bit and particleboard templates make shallow mortising fast and accurate.

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