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How to Cut a Bridal Joint

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The exact opposite of the mortise and tenon joint, the bridal joint gets its name from its resemblance to a horse's bridle the way it fits into a horse's mouth. Look below for instructions on how to cut a bridal joint... more »

How to cut a Cogged Joint

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A cogged joint requires two pieces of wood and at three cuts but creates a solid connection that can last a lifetime. Cogged joints are made during the construction not the assembly process. The cogged joint is great for roof work and connecting ... more »

How to Cut a Dado

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If you're making a cabinet or drawer, the best way to join the pieces together is to make a dado. A dado is a channel cut across the grain of a piece of wood so that another piece of wood can be fitted into the channel. It's simple to cut a dado ... more »

How to cut a Dowel

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Dowels are wooden pegs that hold two pieces of wood together in joinery. The dowel joint is great for furniture making. Dowels are available at any home improvement store although some people choose to make their own. Cutting the dowel joint into ... more »

How to Cut a Haunched Tenon Joint

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A haunched tenon joint is a must when creating a door. The joint is strong, and because of the "haunches" on the tenon, allows for more surface area that can be glued, making the joint more secure... more »

How to Cut a Notched Joint

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One of the strongest joints you can use is a notched joint, because it brings together both the strengths of the supporting leg as well as the cross bar. It's more stable than mounting one on top of the other and holds better than mounting to the ... more »

How to Cut a Saddle Joint

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A saddle joint mimics the way joints work in the human body. One side of the joint fits around the other side to give a range of motion. It's also a sturdy and strong way to build moving parts and hinges made from wood. Custom cabinetmakers are ... more »

How to Cut a Stub Tenon Joint

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A stub tenon joint is a strong and sturdy joint that works very well. It does take a little time to prepare, but the results are well worth the effort... more »

How to Cut Curves in Thick Wood Stock

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You can use thick wood stock for extra decorative designs on table legs, banisters, fireplace mantles or braces of counters. While the finished product is beautiful, cutting thick wood into curves requires the right tools and a delicate touch... more »

How to Cut Mortise and Tenon Joints

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One of the oldest and most common joints found in furniture-making is the mortise and tenon joint. This sturdy joint interlocks two wood pieces, usually at right angles, by a "tongue" (tenon) cut into one piece slipping into a hole (mortise) made ... more »

How to Cut Puzzle Joints

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A puzzle joint is the central joint of a Chinese puzzle. The center joint itself makes an interesting toy, and it's also a good way to keep three pieces of wood joined at their centers without cutting them apart... more »

How to Cut Wood Joints for Curved Projects

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Woodworking projects that are curved are the most difficult projects to handle. You must know some basic steps in making curved wood joints. Don't be in a hurry on this type of project. You must work slowly and precisely to achieve your goal... more »

How to Deal With Woodworking Problems

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Woodworking is a wonderful hobby that results in crafts and furniture that can be treasured for generations. As with any hobby, woodworking has its own set of problems, including knots, cracked wood, shrinking and expanding wood and unsightly ... more »

How to Design Wooden Blades for a Wind Turbine

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Wind turbines are alternative source of energy. Designing the blades is a detailed process that requires precision and accurate measurements. The work also involves the use of high powered machinery. To ensure a successful project, beginners ... more »

How to Drill a Hole on Curved Surfaces

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When engaging in hobbies and detail work it is often important to be able to drill a hole in a curved surface. Curved surfaces can be extremely difficult to drill a hole at a specific location. Often the drill tip will walk slightly across the ... more »

How to Drill Drainage Holes in a Wood Window Box

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You've chosen the plants you're going to put in your new wood window box and know how you're going to mount it so it's directly outside the kitchen. But just as you're about to put in the first handful of dirt, you realize your box has no ... more »

How to Enjoy Woodworking

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Since I consider myself at least a "fair" woodworker, and thoroughly enjoy woodworking, I thought I'd try my hand at letting others know what it means to me; the rewards that come with it; the emotional and spiritual lessons that can ... more »

How to Enlarge an Existing Hole in Woodworking

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Woodworking projects often require many various sizes of holes. When you discover that a hole you are working with is not big enough to complete your job, you must enlarge the existing hole. Here are some ways to accomplish this task... more »

How to File Saw Teeth to Points

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Saw points can dull after a while. Fortunately, you can save yourself money by sharpening the teeth of the saw into points, restoring the saw's usefulness... more »

How to Finish a Cutting Board

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If you've just made a wooden cutting board, or if you've purchased an unfinished cutting board, you can add a finish to it to ensure that it lasts for years. You have a few options when you finish a cutting board, from a simple oil finish to a ... more »

How to Finish Carpentry Projects

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When you build a house, add on a room or remodel any area of your home, the finishing touches may make or break the overall look. Woodworking is an art and the types of trim work and the way they are applied make a statement... more »

How to Finish Wood

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Wood is common in our daily lives; found in floors, furniture and structural applications. However, bare wood is susceptible to warping and weathering if it is not sealed. There are many ways to finish wood to enhance and protect it. Whether you ... more »

How to Finish Wood With Danish Oil

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Danish oil provides a penetrating finish and imparts a luster that can enhance your oldest furniture and woodwork. Applying the oil requires some prep and a number of steps, but the process can be done without any professional help... more »

How to Finish Wood With Linseed Oil

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A linseed oil finish brings out the natural beauty of wood. It's easy to finish wood with linseed oil, although it's a bit messy and time consuming. It's not very water resistant, but it shows scratches less than varnish... more »

How to Freeze Dry Wood for Special Projects

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When drying raw wood for projects, small to medium pieces can be freeze dried. Freezing temperatures extract humidity from the pore-like areas within the wood. Ice will form in the empty spaces (wood is porous) as it is allowed to dry. This ... more »

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