by Myko | Nov 7, 2025 | Tailspin Story
TL;DR: The calibrated collinear marking system isn’t just a novelty. It brings meaningful advantages in speed, precision, and repeatability. Here’s when it matters, how to apply it, and a shop checklist for success. Why this method matters in practice Speed: Because...
by Myko | Nov 5, 2025 | Tailspin Story
TL;DR: Let’s unpack how TailSpin’s patented marking tools work, and why calibrated offset, physical registration, and simultaneous marking result in a more efficient dovetail layout. Recap & setup Previously, we talked about the transfer problem and how Myko...
by Myko | Nov 3, 2025 | Tailspin Story
TL;DR: Many perfect cuts go sideways because of a flawed “transfer” step in the dovetail layout. Myko identified this, invented a new method he calls calibrated collinear marking, and founded TailSpin Tools to solve it. Introduction In fine‑handwork joinery, we often...
by Myko | Jan 7, 2025 | Dovetail Tools
Recently I heard from a customer named David down in Florida. He wanted to know if I had any video of our dovetail marking tools being used from the perspective of the user, rather than seen from an observer’s viewpoint. After digging around I found a few spots in our...
by Myko | Nov 4, 2024 | Woodworking Tools and Jigs
Since Festool introduced the Domino in 2007 woodworkers have been catching on to the fact that mortise and tenon joinery does not have to be a tricky bit of sorcery combined with years of hard-earned muscle memory. There have long been advantages to using a router to...
