Fine Woodworking

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Dialing in a dado stack on the first try

May 10, 2021

Grooves, tenons, bridle joints, rabbets—this affordable tool cuts them all.
How to make a simple box-joint jig

May 3, 2021

The key to Mike Pekovich's box joints is a simple jig that allows him to quickly work toward a perfect fit.
How to Make a Tabletop Float

April 20, 2021

Simple and sturdy joinery allows the top of this table to float without overshadowing the rest of the design or blocking the flow of light between base and top.
The case for hand-cut dovetails

April 12, 2021

Someday, you may choose to cut dovetails using a jig and a machine. But there's real value in doing them the old-fashioned way while you are learning.
How to Lay Out and Cut Dovetails for a Box

April 6, 2021

A box is the perfect project to learn how to cut dovetails by hand.
The Basics of Box Making

April 6, 2021

Get an inside look at how to make a mitered box with continuous grain around all four sides.
A Dovetail Box with Wooden Hinges, Part 1

April 5, 2021

Practice your dovetail skills while you build this beautiful box.
Workshop Tip: Miter box parts on the router table

March 22, 2021

Using this jig and a V-groove bit, you can cut miters accurately and to length.
Tongue-and-Groove Joints by Hand

March 18, 2021

For the tongue-and-groove joint, there is only one hand-tool method that Megan Fitzpatrick teaches, and it takes a specialty plane: the No. 48 or No. 49.
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Future-proof drawer frame construction

March 16, 2021

Having fixed many antiques, Tom McLaughlin constructs the Shaker-style dresser drawer runners in a way that will be durable but also repairable, should the need arise.

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