Compress round tenons before gluing them in
They swell up and make the joints tighter.
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3-Way miters in 3 steps
This joint, often seen in Chinese furniture, is strong enough for the job, but it relies on a complex arrangement of integral tenons, miters, and tricky cuts.
Read moreHand-screw clamp and chisel make a quick router plane
This improvised tool is quick and free.
Read moreFloating-top side table
Curves are everywhere in this elegant table, and they make it fun to build while learning a variety of skills.
Read moreBuild a frame-and-panel door with hand tools – Part 2
Having created the frame in Part 1, Bill Pavlak now focuses on making the raised panel.
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