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Joinery hints, tips, and tricks to help you build better projects.


Troubleshooting Tips For Your Jointer

Troubleshooting Tips For Your Jointer

If your jointer is giving you fits, try a few of these remedies for some common jointer ailments. Read More

Perfect-Fitting Finger Joints

Perfect-Fitting Finger Joints

Attractive and strong, finger joints are also easy to make with nothing more than a shop-made table saw jig and … Read More

Making Doors With Rail & Stile Bits

Making Doors With Rail & Stile Bits

Whether it’s kitchen cabinets or an entertainment center, a set of router bits offers an easy way to make the … Read More

How to: Dovetail Case Construction

How to: Dovetail Case Construction

For long-lasting case construction, the tried and true dovetail joint can’t be beat. Read More

Tips For Creating A Mitered Bridle Joint

Tips For Creating A Mitered Bridle Joint

A table saw and a simple, shop-made jig are all you need to make strong, tight-fi tting miter joints. Read More

Finely Tuned Miters

Finely Tuned Miters

All it takes for perfect miters is the right technique and a little patience. Read More

The Secrets Of A Face Frame

The Secrets Of A Face Frame

Adding a face frame to a cabinet serves more purposes than you might think. Here's what you'll need to know … Read More

12 Tips & Tricks For Perfect Dovetailed Drawers

12 Tips & Tricks For Perfect Dovetailed Drawers

Here’s an easy-to-follow checklist that will guarantee your foolproof dovetail jig won’t make a fool out of you. Read More

Routing Miniature Dovetails

Routing Miniature Dovetails

Small-scale dovetails are a breeze with the right jig, templates, and bits. Porter-Cable's kit contains everything you need for a … Read More

Choosing The Right Mortise and Tenon Joint

Choosing The Right Mortise and Tenon Joint

The mortise and tenon isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” joint. The trick is knowing which type works best for your application. Read More

Table Saw Locking Miter Joint

Table Saw Locking Miter Joint

Create strong, tight-fitting miter joints with nothing more than a table saw. Read More

Building A Molded Door Frame

Building A Molded Door Frame

The technique is “hands-on” traditional and the look is classic. Read More

The Versatile Beadlock Pro

The Versatile Beadlock Pro

This advanced version of the innovative BeadLOCK loose tenon system offers several joinery options in one easy-to-use jig. Read More

Cutting A Perfect Mortise

Cutting A Perfect Mortise

An easy-to-master, three-step technique and simple tools are all it takes to consistently produce accurate mortises. Read More

Pinned Mortise & Tenon Joinery

Pinned Mortise & Tenon Joinery

The traditional technique of pinning a mortise and tenon adds both strength and a look of fine craftsmanship to your … Read More