I want to build unique kitchen cabinets. What are the best types of wood joints for this and other projects? A: You can save a considerable amount of money by making your own kitchen cabinets. This ...
If you've ever peeked inside a kitchen cabinet or admired a well-built drawer, there's a good chance you've seen a rabbet joint, whether you knew it or not. This classic woodworking joint has been ...
Q. I recall that you stated in your column that the adhesives we use for wood are stronger than the wood itself. True? If so, I need to know what factors are critical in making a strong joint. The ...
When your woodworking joints aren't perfectly aligned, there's a way to fill the gaps that will make them unnoticeable. Wood joinery can be an enjoyable, yet maddening pursuit. The ideal wood joint ...
There's a reason the mortise and tenon joint has been used for thousands of years—it can be carved using basic woodworking tools and it'll last for ages. John - Flickr CC Wikimedia 2.0 Gear-obsessed ...
Edge and face gluing solid lumber puts even the strongest adhesive to the test – and makes it all the more imperative for furniture manufacturers and cabinetmakers to properly prepare the joints to be ...
Wood glue takes a while to set, and that can be a problem when you can’t use a clamp to hold the two pieces in place. For situations like that, a little super glue is all you need. In this video from ...
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