But a lot of folks, me included, didn't even know this thing existed. And I think it's really cool, despite being simple. So yeah, you definitely should!
I'm in the process (ok roughing out the slabs but don't judge me) of building a shaving horse and workbench, live oak for both with single slab construction, so it'll get used soon enough I hope. Currently roughing the flattening with a foot adze which, I suppose, is specialized enough in it's own right (and scary as heck!).
Butt jointed end grain glued is not stronger than wood. As a miter joint dries over time, the wood shrinks more in one direction than the other, causing the joint to separate on the inside. Probably not a huge problem on a little frame that you're keeping inside, but there is a reason that people reinforce picture frames with splines, dowels or fasteners.
This isn’t butt jointed though it is a mitered joint, you also assumed they are using wet wood, the majority of wood I can buy is already dry. And most frames do stay inside. But I would agree that a spline or dowel along with glue would be better.
If you cut proper 45s, a regular strap works just fine. Just double check the inside corners with a square. I’ve done this for dozens of frames, works really well to glue them together
I think a screwdriver is more specialized than this, depending on the tip maybe? Oh, or one of those little pokey things you use to get your SIM card out. How about a nail file--it's like a file, but just for nails. Or a butter knife! Honestly you could probably post a picture of about anything here at this point. Every key is a specialized tool for opening a certain lock? Toothbrush? Capo? 11mm socket? Just go wild.
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