Easy Half Lap Joints - How to Make the Farmhouse Style X

In this video I'll show you how to make perfect half lap joints to get the X for farmhouse style tables! This is easy to do, requires no angle measurements or calculations, and can be done on the miter saw or table saw!
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[@tomgrantham9992]

Thank you.
Great explanation of X End cutting. Also, I really enjoy your explanation re: turning the boards over to the find the center.
It was certainly kind of you for sharing. 👍👍👍😊

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks for the feedback, glad the video was helpful!

[@jburns4304]

Thank you. You gave more precise info for doing half laps.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching!

[@gregboulanger817]

Thank you very much for the informative video, I have just finished making a consul table and had an incredibly tough time with the half lap joints at the end of each table. And watching your video makes it so much easier to understand for the next one that I make, thanks again as I really appreciate the lesson

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

You’re welcome, glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@gregwainwright7968]

Thanks for the tips man! I can do half laps but they always give me a hard time! Will definitely be trying this!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Glad the video was helpful and good luck with your next round of half laps!

[@thevintage2522]

I just found your channel and I love it

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Awesome, thanks for watching!

[@leopauls]

Great video. Great technique to use instead of nails and 1x material.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks! I’ve found this method to work great!

[@huacachina1981]

Great video to learn

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks!

[@tommcnally3646]

Very clever, 👍

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks Tom!

[@kevinswoodkraft8539]

Great video as always! I do the same thing except I always mark T for top and B for bottom when doing crossbucks. Those intricate angles let you know quickly that your frame isn't perfectly square if you get them mixed up... not that that's ever happened to me, lol!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

😂 I’ve been there too for sure! Same idea though, I like the B and T idea!

[@a2bendit]

I was hoping you'd doing it on the table saw as well

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I feel like it’s easier on the miter saw personally, but lots of people use the table saw. I might have to do a follow up at some point but it’s essentially done in the same manner 👍🏻

[@parneypots]

I’m an EXPERT…wow…thanks!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Certified expert!