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The slot is very narrow but deep. It tapers from 2mm to 0mm and is 24mm deep. Is there any chisel that could cut that?

Wouldn’t that split the wood at the end of the slot?

that’s interesting! It’ll still be very hard as the slot is tapered. But definitely looks easier than trying to carve the slot out. Thanks.

This *is* tapered and is whole - not in two parts. That is why it is so difficult!

How can I use a bandsaw, or in fact any saw, when the slot doesn’t continue right through the wood in either direction? In other words it stops short in both depth and length.

I need to replace this breadknife handle. But the blade is tapered from its spine to its cutting edge, and the slot is tapered likewise. The slot also doesn't go full width or full length of the handle. It stops short. How the heck do you do that? Can anyone suggest how to make a slot like this...

Wow hardwood is expensive! My friend might be better off buying a second hand bench.

I need to replace some rotten bench slats. It's a metal cast iron affair, pseudo victorian. The slats bolt into the cast iron end frames and are otherwise unsupported. They are approx 5 ft /1.5 long. Any suggestions for a readily available not expensive timber that can support weigth of two...