Joinery

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


How to Cut a Mortise: Drill Press & Router Methods

How to Cut a Mortise: Drill Press & Router Methods

Cutting a mortise doesn't require a dedicated mortising machine. Learn two reliable methods using a drill press, plunge router, and … Read More

How to Cut Dadoes & Grooves with a Table Saw

How to Cut Dadoes & Grooves with a Table Saw

Dadoes and grooves are two of the most useful joints in woodworking. Learn how to cut them accurately at the … Read More

How to Cut Half-Blind Dovetails by Hand | Woodsmith

How to Cut Half-Blind Dovetails by Hand | Woodsmith

Learn how to cut half-blind dovetails by hand with this step-by-step guide. From laying out the tails to fitting the … Read More

How to Make Mortise and Tenon Joints in 3 Simple Steps

How to Make Mortise and Tenon Joints in 3 Simple Steps

You don't need an expensive mortising machine to make strong, accurate mortise-and-tenon joints. With a drill press, table saw, and … Read More

Spline Joinery: 3 Ways to Build Stronger Woodworking Joints

Spline Joinery: 3 Ways to Build Stronger Woodworking Joints

Discover three practical ways to use spline joinery in your woodworking projects. Learn how splines help align panel glueups, simplify … Read More

How to Cut a Mortise: 4 Ways to Make a Mortise and Tenon Joint

How to Cut a Mortise: 4 Ways to Make a Mortise and Tenon Joint

Learn four reliable ways to cut a mortise using chisels, a drill press, plunge router, or table saw — and … Read More

How to Hand-Cut Dovetails: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Hand-Cut Dovetails: A Step-by-Step Guide

Hand-cut dovetails are a hallmark of fine woodworking, and learning to cut them is easier than you might think. Follow … Read More

How to Cut Grooves and Dadoes with a Table Saw or Router

How to Cut Grooves and Dadoes with a Table Saw or Router

Grooves and dadoes are two of the most useful joints in woodworking. Learn the difference between them, how to cut … Read More

How to Cut Stub Tenon & Groove Joints on a Table Saw

How to Cut Stub Tenon & Groove Joints on a Table Saw

Learn a simple table saw method for cutting centered grooves and perfectly fitting stub tenons for cabinet doors and other … Read More

How To Cut Through Dovetails on Your Table Saw

How To Cut Through Dovetails on Your Table Saw

Allow me to persuade you to transform your dovetailing by making a table saw jig, first. The jig does more … Read More

Grex P635 Pin Nailer Review: A 23-Gauge Nailer for Woodworking

Grex P635 Pin Nailer Review: A 23-Gauge Nailer for Woodworking

A good pin nailer is one of those tools you'll find yourself reaching for more often than you expect. The … Read More

How to Cut Round Tenons on Dowels with a Hole Saw

How to Cut Round Tenons on Dowels with a Hole Saw

Need to cut round tenons on the ends of dowels? You don't need a lathe or specialized tenon cutter. This … Read More

Pocket Hole Joinery Guide: 6 Practical Woodworking Uses

Pocket Hole Joinery Guide: 6 Practical Woodworking Uses

Pocket hole joinery is one of the easiest woodworking techniques to learn, but its usefulness goes far beyond basic assembly. … Read More

Drawer Joinery: 3 Easy Ways to Build Strong Drawers

Drawer Joinery: 3 Easy Ways to Build Strong Drawers

There’s more than one good way to build a drawer. Compare three practical drawer joints for different projects, then learn … Read More

How to Cut Finger Joints with a Router Jig

How to Cut Finger Joints with a Router Jig

This clever router jig makes finger joints surprisingly easy. Arrange the keys to create the pattern, rout one half of … Read More