Encyclopedia of Woodworking

Woodworking Basic Tool Kit For Beginners – Part 1: Measuring Tools

Measuring Tools: Some of us might live by the motto: “Measure twice, cut once and force it if it doesn’t fit!” Eventually you will need the correct woodworking measuring tools to make your projects square…

Miter Saw Basics

What do you use a miter saw for? A miter saw is a specialized tool that lets you make cuts at a variety of angles. The saw has a blade mounted on a swing arm…

MORTISE & TENON JOINT

MORTISE & TENON JOINT by Louis Mulder About the author I was one of the privileged individuals who had woodwork as a school subject,…

Joinery: Kreg Pocket-hole Joint

Joinery: Kreg Pocket-hole Joint by Chris the aspiring wood worker Hi All So we either aspire to be or inspired by, either…

Combination Dado and Finger joints

Combination Dado and Finger joints by Andries Marais Sometimes you need to manufacture a wooden breadboard or something that can be easily be cleaned. Like the bottom rack of this serving trolley.

Joinery: Dovetails

JOINERY: DOVETAILS by AM de Jager 1.1 Introduction Figure 1: Dovetail Joint on jewellery box The dovetail joint (also called the swallow-tail joint or fantail joint) combines elegance with strength and is the…

Jigsaw Blade Product Knowledge

Jigsaw Blade Product Knowledge You’re building a go-kart and have to saw the steering wheel into shape. Or you want to saw cutouts in a wooden box to make it easier to carry. It is…