Joinery

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


Threaded Insert Jig

Threaded Insert Jig

Threaded inserts open up opportunities for creating knock-down projects or adding hardware to shop-built jigs and fixtures. The key is … Read More

Secret to Gap-Free Joints

Secret to Gap-Free Joints

Combine a hand plane and a miter gauge from the table saw to create a way to trim parts to … Read More

Top-Notch Tenons

Top-Notch Tenons

Here's an easy technique for building your hand tool skills and making tight-fitting joints. Read More

Pocket Hole Jig Base

Pocket Hole Jig Base

A pocket hole jig is a great way to build projects in a short amount of time. Take a look … Read More

Cut a Mortise on the Table Saw

Cut a Mortise on the Table Saw

Making mortises on your table saw is fast, easy, and accurate with the right approach. Read More

Box Joint Jig Helper

Box Joint Jig Helper

One of the challenges in cutting box joints at the table saw is seeing what's actually happening. Here's a clever … Read More

Dovetail Jig Setup Made Easy: Expert Advice for Perfect Results

Dovetail Jig Setup Made Easy: Expert Advice for Perfect Results

Struggling with your dovetail jig setup? Discover expert tips and tricks for routing perfect half-blind dovetails every time. From bit … Read More

Super Strong Miters

Super Strong Miters

A miter joint looks great but isn't the strongest option. But you can strengthen your miter joints with this easy … Read More

Biscuit Joinery Essentials

Biscuit Joinery Essentials

Solid, long-lasting joinery doesn't need to be complicated. A biscuit joiner simplifies the process. Learns the ins and outs for … Read More

Low-Cost Joinery Solution

Low-Cost Joinery Solution

Dowel joinery offers an easy, versatile way to build projects in a short amount of time. Here are two jig … Read More

All About Biscuit Joinery

All About Biscuit Joinery

A biscuit joiner is an all-in-one solution for building all kinds of projects. Take a look at what makes it … Read More

Perfect-Fitting Box Joints

Perfect-Fitting Box Joints

In order to get snug-fitting box joints, you need to do some fine-tuning to your jig. Knowing what's wrong is … Read More

Two Ways to Cut Rabbets

Two Ways to Cut Rabbets

Cutting this versatile joint on the table saw allows you to dial in perfect results quickly and easily. Here's a … Read More

Simple Table Saw Joinery

Simple Table Saw Joinery

Box joints look great and have loads of strength. What's nice is that you can cut them with a simple … Read More

A Better Miter Joint

A Better Miter Joint

A mitered corner looks great but can be a challenge to glue up. Here's a unique way to ease assembly … Read More