Joinery hints, tips, and tricks to help you build better projects.
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
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
Discover three practical ways to use spline joinery in your woodworking projects. Learn how splines help align panel glueups, simplify … Read More
Learn four reliable ways to cut a mortise using chisels, a drill press, plunge router, or table saw — and … Read More
Put your hand-cut joinery skills to the test with this unique saw till. Compound-angle twisted dovetails create eye-catching corners, while … Read More
Hand-cut dovetails are a hallmark of fine woodworking, and learning to cut them is easier than you might think. Follow … Read More
There are few joints I use as regularly as grooves and dadoes. Not only do they provide mechanical strength to … Read More
Learn a simple table saw method for cutting centered grooves and perfectly fitting stub tenons for cabinet doors and other … Read More
Allow me to persuade you to transform your dovetailing by making a table saw jig, first. The jig does more … Read More
The first tool on the list is the P635, a pneumatic pin nailer from Grex sized for 23-gauge headless pins … Read More
Tenoned dowels make for unique stretchers and legs on a variety of projects. Creating that tenoned end requires this method. Read More
One example that meets both of those aphorisms is pocket hole joinery. The technique offers a short learning curve and … Read More
There’s more than one good way to build a drawer. Compare three practical drawer joints for different projects, then learn … Read More
This clever router jig makes finger joints surprisingly easy. Arrange the keys to create the pattern, rout one half of … Read More
A board that lifts away from the router table can leave a groove with an inconsistent depth. This simple plywood … Read More