Joinery

Joinery hints, tips, and tricks to help you build better projects.


Exploring Butterfly Hinges

Exploring Butterfly Hinges

In this article, we’ll be looking at one of the most common kinds of hardware, and one which I’m sure … Read More

Using Tape to Mark Dovetails

Using Tape to Mark Dovetails

Making the first half of the joint is simple enough with a bevel gauge or dovetail jig, but its mate … Read More

Locking Dowels for Dadoes

Locking Dowels for Dadoes

Reinforce your dado joints with locking dowels for stronger drawers. Learn a quick and reliable technique using simple tools and … Read More

Mortising Machine Story Stick

Mortising Machine Story Stick

Here's a Simple Way to Keep Track of the Settings on your Mortising Machine Read More

How to Cut Half-Blind Dovetails

How to Cut Half-Blind Dovetails

Dovetails, the classic drawer joint. Creating half-blind dovetails leaves you with a rock-solid joint that looks beautiful. Here, Logan shows … Read More

Craftsman Mortise Routing Jig

Craftsman Mortise Routing Jig

Use this router jig to create the look of through mortise and tenon joinery. Read More

Simple Mortising Jig

Simple Mortising Jig

This easy to use router jig helps you create accurate mortises. Read More

Bandsawn Dovetails

Bandsawn Dovetails

Cut dovetails that look hand cut using your band saw to do the heavy lifting. Read More

Kreg Base with Bench Dog

Kreg Base with Bench Dog

A sturdy base that's added to your Kreg jig gets you working on pocket joinery faster. Read More

Making Dovetail Keys at the Router Table

Making Dovetail Keys at the Router Table

Small wood "keys" create the traditional look of a dovetail joint -- without all the work. Plus, they add strength … Read More

Perfect Door Joinery With a Router Table Sled

Perfect Door Joinery With a Router Table Sled

A router table is a great tool for producing tight, crisp joints. But routing across the grain of a workpiece … Read More

Make Your Own Pocket Hole Jig Using A Handheld Router!

Make Your Own Pocket Hole Jig Using A Handheld Router!

You're probably familiar with a pocket hole jig that uses a handheld drill to form the pockets. Here's a way … Read More

Stickley Inspired Clock

Stickley Inspired Clock

This mantel clock features Stickley details a unique face design. Read More

Perfect Stub Tenon & Groove

Perfect Stub Tenon & Groove

Making stub tenon and groove joinery is a cornerstone of the Craftman style of furniture. This easy-to-make joint is a … Read More

Table Saw Crosscut Sled Finger Joint Jig

Table Saw Crosscut Sled Finger Joint Jig

A crosscut sled makes cutting so much easier and more accurate that many woodworkers have one on their saw practically … Read More