Joinery

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


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

Biscuit Joiner Spline Slots

Biscuit Joiner Spline Slots

Instead of building a cradle jig for your table saw to make decorative splines, try this addition to your biscuit … Read More

The Basics of Pocket Hole Joinery: Fast, Easy, and Beginner-Friendly

The Basics of Pocket Hole Joinery: Fast, Easy, and Beginner-Friendly

Learn the basics of pocket hole joinery—an easy, beginner-friendly woodworking technique for building strong, clean joints. Perfect for furniture, cabinets, … Read More

Loose-Wedge Mortise & Tenon Joints

Loose-Wedge Mortise & Tenon Joints

These traditional options for knock-down joinery offer strong, rigid construction along with a unique, hand-crafted look. Read More

Troubleshooting Tips For Your Jointer

Troubleshooting Tips For Your Jointer

If your jointer is giving you fits, try a few of these remedies for some common jointer ailments. Read More

Perfect-Fitting Finger Joints

Perfect-Fitting Finger Joints

Attractive and strong, finger joints are also easy to make with nothing more than a shop-made table saw jig and … Read More

Making Doors With Rail & Stile Bits

Making Doors With Rail & Stile Bits

Whether it’s kitchen cabinets or an entertainment center, a set of router bits offers an easy way to make the … Read More

How to: Dovetail Case Construction

How to: Dovetail Case Construction

For long-lasting case construction, the tried and true dovetail joint can’t be beat. Read More

Tips For Creating A Mitered Bridle Joint

Tips For Creating A Mitered Bridle Joint

A table saw and a simple, shop-made jig are all you need to make strong, tight-fi tting miter joints. Read More

Finely Tuned Miters

Finely Tuned Miters

All it takes for perfect miters is the right technique and a little patience. Read More

The Secrets Of A Face Frame

The Secrets Of A Face Frame

Adding a face frame to a cabinet serves more purposes than you might think. Here's what you'll need to know … Read More

12 Tips & Tricks For Perfect Dovetailed Drawers

12 Tips & Tricks For Perfect Dovetailed Drawers

Here’s an easy-to-follow checklist that will guarantee your foolproof dovetail jig won’t make a fool out of you. Read More

Using The Versatile Shoulder Plane

Using The Versatile Shoulder Plane

Once you add this handy shoulder plane to your tool chest, you’re sure to find one hundred and one ways … Read More

Routing Miniature Dovetails

Routing Miniature Dovetails

Small-scale dovetails are a breeze with the right jig, templates, and bits. Porter-Cable's kit contains everything you need for a … Read More

Choosing The Right Mortise and Tenon Joint

Choosing The Right Mortise and Tenon Joint

The mortise and tenon isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” joint. The trick is knowing which type works best for your application. Read More