Joinery

Japanese joinery in practice

September 30, 2021

The Japanese craft of tekizami, hand preparation of timber by craftspeople, is not commonly seen in great detail by other than the masters who build with it.
5 spectacular Japanese joints

September 29, 2021

Learn how these joints go together and why they were used
Using a dowel plate to peg a Shaker cat table

September 28, 2021

One chonk of a cat, one bedside table, and a great lesson in reinforcement and dowels.
Geeky woodworking tests

September 16, 2021

A collection of our best smash-em-up tests aimed at making your joinery stronger.
Let’s talk about the end-grain glue joint video

September 16, 2021

Although the methods seem valid, the practical uses of this joint are probably few and far between.
Workshop tip: Shape and ebonize walnut pegs in a single step

August 19, 2021

A bench grinder adds color to pegs and creates a pyramid shape.
Tips for drop-leaf tables

June 15, 2021

With Steve Latta's proven directions, rule and knuckle joints add class with little hassle.
How to make a rule joint

June 11, 2021

This joint links drop leaves to the tabletop and looks good with the leaves up or down.
Workshop tip: Smart router jig for three-legged tables

June 10, 2021

This jig helps cut the dovetail sockets in the turned legs cleanly and uniformly.
How to make a knuckle joint

June 2, 2021

Steve Latta demonstrates how to create a knuckle joint, the heart of a period drop leaf table.

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