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For frame and panel construction, stub tenon and groove joinery is hard to top. The entire job can take place … 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
I don’t need to explain what a drawer is, but it is important to look at why they’re built the … Read More
If there’s one router jig that I hope you build, it’s this one. It’s genius in its simplicity. One part … Read More
When cutting joinery, especially long joints like the groove you see above, it’s important to make sure a cut stays … Read More
Wood fasteners can also be used as quick alternatives to traditional joinery. Here you’ll find the four simple wood fasteners … Read More
In this article, I aim to shine a light on the eccentricities. Every woodworker takes a unique approach to the … Read More
The thickness of the plywood panel drives the size of the groove and the matching stub tenons. I’ve been taking … Read More
If I’m building a traditional piece of furniture, there’s a joint that I prefer to use, and that’s the haunched … Read More
Joinery is the most important part of any project — it literally ties things together. Following that is a series … Read More
The book Japanese Joinery by author and woodworker Dorian Bracht is a fascinating exploration on the art of woodworking. This … Read More
So what makes a really distinctive table leg? The answer lies in what you do before the cutting and shaping. … Read More
