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Layout: When Pencil Beats Knife
December 8, 2011

For accurate dovetails and hinge mortises, you’re better off with the humble pencil.
Wedged tenons are stronger with sloped mortises
December 8, 2011

Q: Dustin Jackson, Pocatello, ID A: Use a morrtise with sloped walls, because the resulting joint has a mechanical advantage over one made with a straightwalled mortise. By wedging the…
Pocket Screw Basics
October 17, 2011

Learn how to use pocket screws for simple, sturdy face-frame joinery.
Make Strong, Simple Joints with Dowels
September 29, 2011

Dowel joints offer a simple, strong way to make fine furniture and are often the best solution when other joints don’t work.
Strengthen Cope-and-Stick Joints with Dowels
September 29, 2011

Q: I’m making a cabinet that will see everyday use. It has two frame-and-panel doors with solid-wood panels. Are cope-and-stick joints strong enough to be used on the doors? Bert…
Sand Biscuit Joints After 24 Hours
September 29, 2011

Q: I recently edge-glued several cherry boards to make a top, and used biscuits to align them. I let the glue dry, sanded the top, and then applied the finish.…
Straightforward Joinery for Curved Work
July 28, 2011

Three basic techniques are the bridge to more beautiful furniture
Shopmade Hand Tools for Better Dovetails
June 2, 2011

Use a layout guide and small chisels for improved accuracy and refined looks when cutting dovetails.
Half-Blind Dovetails in Half the Time
April 7, 2011

Get the hand-cut look of half-blind dovetails with the speed and consistency of machines.
Match Dado Set to Your Saw’s Power
April 7, 2011

Q: I am planning to buy a dado set. Should I get a 6-in. or an 8-in. set? Robert Carson, Boston, MA A: I spoke with some of our contributing…

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