Pegged Mortises & Tenons -- Square Pegs in Round Holes

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Bella was great in this video. Nick was good too.

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I try. I just don't have enough fur.

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@@WorkshopCompanion nobody's perfect

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[@WorkshopCompanion]

Absolutely. And thanks for the kind words.

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[@WorkshopCompanion]

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Best shop assistant ever!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

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clear, concise, and direct communication of the relevant info, both verbally and visually. it doesn't get better than this, folks.

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[@WorkshopCompanion]

Will do.

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That' s the plan. Welcome!

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Beautiful work. The craftsman style is my favorite for furniture. Simple, honest, beautiful and strong. Great video!

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[@johnrice6793]

A very good presentation. I’d wondered how the square peg idea works. 👍

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Simply astounding!!!

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I wish I didn't have to work for a living anymore and just dedicate the rest of my working days to fine carpentry work like this.

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Thanks, Tom. See you soon.

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Bella say thanks.

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[@ImusNoxa]

So that's what mission style is. It looks really nice! Also love the demonstration and the straight-forward presentation

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2:19 We installed prefinished hickory floors because we had three dogs. It was a bear to install because it’s so hard, but it isn’t significantly scratched.

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today in wood shop class I learned about the Dunning-Kruger effect

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Thank you for sharing your skills and amazing knowledge on this subject.

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Clearly explained and presented. Thank you.

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I LOVE the historical context you give here, it really fleshes this out into more than just a woodworking video. Just fantastic 👏👏👏

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Nick Engler, thank you for providing the world such incredible information. I could watch you clip your nails and learn something. Again, thanks for the videos, they’re appreciated!!

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I was pegged to the screen from the opening!

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You can see yourself out now.

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Really love that look. Excellent video and explanation. 👍🏼

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I really loved this video, amazing storytelling and presentation. Bravo!

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Always enjoy your content!

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Thanks for the peg seminar, I appreciate your insight. This will be squirreled away for future projects. All the best, Nick (and Bella).

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Love it, never have and prob never will but just stunned by your way of explaining and letting us know ❤

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Such a great work. 👏👏

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Top notch Nick!! Always love your content. Thank you.

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Thank you for mentioning the free book with specific gravity included. Just a couple of weeks ago, I was looking for this information online to find different woods for top water fishing lures. I just downloaded the book. Thanks again!

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Nice!

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I've been a subscriber for a while. Commented on a few videos and only now did I realize that it was Nick, through his books, that has refined my woodworking style. I guess I'm a bit slow but I was looking at my bookshelf in the shop, saw your name and FINALLY put 2 and 4 together... (see what I did there?) Anyway, thank you for helping me with my tough and easy projects with your tips and tricks in all the books I have. You've had an indirect hand in a ton of kitchen remodels and even hope chests for my daughters. Thanks again Nick!

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Always good to hear from someone who still reads. Thanks for you kind words.

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Thank you for providing the awesome content!! I still enjoy your Shopsmith videos from back in the day. They helped me understand the equipment I inherited from my grandfather. Love your teaching style, and I look forward to more videos. 😁

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Great stuff Nick. I bought a couple of your books around 30 years ago. Amazing useful woodworking ideas that are extremely relevant today.

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Lovin the Southpark version of yourself

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Now I know why my local big home improvement store sells square sticks, thanks.

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The book case and all the other examples you showed are beautiful.

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Thanks I did try it before without taking any information that was not a success but now I have a better idea thanks 😊

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As a Arts and Crafts furniture making enthusiast, I loved your video on this topic. Excellent information. I am glad you included that this style can be used on woods other than Oak. I plan on visiting your site and buying some resource material.

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Thanks for you kind words, interest, and support.

[@gsilcoful]

Thank you. Never seen this technique berfore.

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as usual Bella is the star of the show 😉.

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It's called 'upstaging." And she's the master.

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Love it always wondered how the craftsman did this

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Wonderful instructional video. I think I'll give this a try on my next project. Thanks!

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The south park style ending is incredible

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Love your work

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Always an education. Many thanks.

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[@riba2233]

Great explanation as usual, with a bit of history behind it :)

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Thanks for saying.

[@Jacob-bm6wb]

Thats right, it goes in the square hole

[@jimcarter4929]

To square the corner I have used an old worn out auger bit, cut off the spiral part and take a file and dress the tang of auger bit. Drive the dive the tang i until required size is reached. Better to find the largest old but you can find.

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Another great video !

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Omg the the Southpark intro is golden

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Hey Nick, I've been racking my brain trying to figure out which book of yours I remember seeing that had something similar to this and I finally figured out which one it was and bought it a few days ago. It was the book on joinery lol

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Enjoy! I always appreciate hearing from someone who actually reads; there are so few of us left.

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@@WorkshopCompanion sadly true. Especially actual paper books. One of my favorite authors John Sanford puts out some amazing cop mystery books if you enjoy that type of thing. Nothing better than having something that electricity isn't needed to power

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Thanks Nick (and Travis). Enjoyable as always. Love the craftsman style and have always wondered how to achieve the square pegged joinery. I love your dog too!

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Most welcome. Bella says hi!

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great video. Craftsman/Mission style furniture is my absolute favorite and I'm planning on building a bed frame soon.

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One of my favorites too. We have a huge sawmill nearby that produces quartersawn oak exclusively, so will have a good supply of highly figured red and white oak for Craftsman projects.

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Any time!

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Actually, we rehearsed that scene many times and she made perfect catches. But on the last take, she made it quite clear she was bored with the trick.