Woodworking Tips
Collections of our best shop tips
Tricks of the Trade: Shooting Board for Veneer
There isn’t much to this essential jig, but you’ll get a lot out of it.
Properly Pegged Joints
Digging into whether or not reinforcing a mortise and tenon with a peg makes it a stronger joint.
Casework Construction: Wood Selection and Prep
Choose the best wood for your project.
The Right Way to Prepare Lumber
To true your wood with your joiner and planer, the steps you follow are critical to your success.
10 Tricks for Tight Joints
Learn some of our editor's favorite ways to get seamless, rock-solid joints.
Casework Construction: Beginning Principles
This opening chapter in our seven-part series covers terminology, history and design principles behind great casework.
Mortises & Tenons for Tables
This strong and so-called "advanced" joint is just a clever combination of rabbets and grooves.
Gluing up Flat Panels
Three easy steps - joint, glue, and clamp - help you create perfect panels.
Fitting Inset Doors
Achieving a good fit with consistent gaps is a hallmark of craftsmanship.
Four Ways to Make Tapered Legs
We explore methods to help you find the one that works best.