Workshop tip: Foolproof way to fit mitered dovetails
The tape lets you trim just one side of the miter while maintaining the perfect angle, producing a flawless fit.
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Small Tools Cabinet
Simple joinery creates a compact cabinet with full-size storage. When I spied an old machinist’s chest loaded with narrow drawers in my neighbor’s garage, I knew my small tools were finally going to have a permanent home. My version isn’t …
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Workshop tip: Dovetail sled makes short work of pins
The pivoting fence of this jig delivers clean, precise cuts with little layout.
Read moreThe Mortise and Tenon Joint
For the August 2021 issue of Wood News Online, Samuel Colchamiro wrote a history of the mortise and tenon joint, and shared his step by step process of creating this popular joint found in many pieces of handmade furniture: Historically, the mortise and tenon was the most ubiquitous joint used in fine furniture, and for […]
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Read moreHow to Make a Mortise and Tenon Joint with Woodworking Hand Tools
Introduction Anatomy of a Mortise and Tenon Joint What is a Mortise and Tenon Joint Used For? Hand Tools Required for Making a Mortise and Tenon Joint Step 1: Mark the Tenon Shoulder Line Step 2: Mark the Tenon Cheeks and the Mortise Walls
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