Woodworking

The mortise and tenon is one of the strongest woodworking joint techniques available. A large surface area for gluing and bonding the joint creates its superior strength and durability. The key to...

Dowel joints are common in both antique and modern furniture. A dowel joint will attach two pieces of wood together without leaving behind screw marks, nails or holes that need to be filled. These...

There is no denying that using full mortise hinges really elevate your piece from good to great; however, installing them can seem very intimidating. This simple jig can be very useful and will...

A dowel joint uses a concealed dowel to connect and reinforce the corresponding sides of a mated joint. Combined with wood glue, it makes for a very strong joint. Used for frame joints and leg...

Round tabletops can be produced with a few tools commonly found in home workshops. The construction is nearly identical to the process used to build square or rectangular tops with the exception...

Making cheek cuts -- the part of the tenon that is parallel to the face of the board -- for tenon joinery can be a little unnerving because the wood must be kept upright and can tip into the...

Drawer pulls must be mounted correctly and centered accurately on each drawer front. Knobs have only one hole to center, but drawer pulls have two holes that must be properly aligned. The trick is...

This is an article for you! Helpful tips on tha rust-n-dust-collector jig you have. I am sure this will help you with doing projects involving a jig. This is really easy to accomplish! It only...

A pocket-hole joint is made when a screw hole is counter-bored at an angle through the surface of one of the parts being joined. The selected surface is one that will not be visible on the...

Weapons can come in a variety of shapes and sizes. One such weapon that can be used in a fight or a friendly spar is a wooden stick. An ordinary branch won't be sufficient for a good duel. A...

This is a carving pattern and instructions for carving a running rabbit. The original dimensions are 2" by 4" by 10". You can blow up or shrink the attached template to make yours...

Some things just scream "Welcome home!" One of those is a large, lovely wooden script letter. Traditionally, a home would display the first letter of the last name on either the front door or in a...

Wooden letters are a popular addition to home decor projects. You can use them to spell out a child's name in the nursery, or to spell out words and phrases when hung from ribbons or nailed to the...

Sometimes drilling anything less than a perfectly straight hole is unacceptable. It doesn't matter if you are drilling into wood, metal, or any other material. The most effective and dependable...

Making a finger joint, or a box joint, using a table saw jig is done by flushing the board against the plug. Learn how to make a finger joint in this free woodworking video.

Making box joints, or finger joints, can easily be done using a table saw jig. Learn how to make a box joint in this free woodworking video.

Dado blades should be set at a the appropriate height according to your need. See how to set dado blade depth to make a box joint jig in this free woodworking video.

An old box joint jig can be used to check the measurement See how to make a test cut on a box joint jig to make sure the dado is set at the proper height - free woodworking video.

See how to make a test cut on a box joint jig to make sure the dado is set at the proper height - free woodworking video.

The second cut is the most important part of making a finger joint jig. See how to make the second for a box joint jig in this free woodworking video.

Watch how to test a box joint jig to see if it cuts properly in this free woodworking video.

A box joint jig allows you to cut fingers joints for carpentry projects. See how to set up a box joint jig in this free woodworking video.

A router is a convenient power tool for cutting slots in a box joint jig. See how to set up a router for half inch cuts in this free woodworking video.

A woodworking router is a convenient power tool for cutting slots in a box joint jig. See how to make half inch router cuts in wood to make a box joint jig in this free woodworking video.

A woodworking router can be used to make a box joint jig. See how to make quarter inch router cuts in wood to make a finger joint jig in this free woodworking video.

A woodworking router can cut rough places in wood. See how to smooth a router cut with sand paper when making a box joint jig in this free woodworking video.

Carriage bolts hold a box joint jig in place. See how to correctly place carriage bolts when making a finger joint jig in this free woodworking video.

Measuring for a finger joint jig is the right way to make a box joint jig. Learn how to make the measurements and marks for making a finger joint jig for your table saw in this free woodworking video.

Marking the wood stock for a box joint jig should be done before making cuts with the router. Learn how to mark the stock for router cuts in order to make a finger joint jig in this free...

The slot for box joint jig bolts should be straight and flat. See how to create a stop for the router on a box joint jig in this free woodworking video.

Using dovetail jigs is going to be different for every jig if they are automated, but the non-automated ones are very similar. The dovetail jig that is the most simple that I could find (and...

Sharpening wood lathe tools only requires a slow-speed wet grinder and a jig to support the tools during sharpening, and each tool is sharpened according to its shape. learn to keep tools clean...

Buying the right power saw is essential for a successful project. Whether you are setting up a wood-working shop or just looking for a saw for a particular type of job, you need to look at the...

The Incra router jig is considered one of the finest woodworking tools available. It is known for positioning accuracy, precise fence placement and an endless supply of cutting capabilities. The...

Perhaps you're making a set of shelves that require a lot of dadoes made for the shelves. There's a quick way to help trim the time on this task.

Perhaps you struggle, when drilling, to get just the angle you need. Struggle no more and make a two-in-one jig for your drill. It's a trick that woodworkers have relied upon for centuries, and...

A three heart shelf is a great country home project. Use it for knick knacks, in the bathroom, or as an addition to your kitchen. Add pegs to hang towels or use in the mud room for lightweight...

Wooden gears are an interesting and fun project. Clocks, soap box cars and other small machines all run well with wooden gears depending on the purpose of the machine. Wooden gears are fun to...