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Woodworking Tips

Collections of our best shop tips

Tricks of the Trade: Shooting Board for Veneer
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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
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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
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Casework Construction: Wood Selection and Prep

Choose the best wood for your project.

The Right Way to Prepare Lumber
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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
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10 Tricks for Tight Joints

Learn some of our editor's favorite ways to get seamless, rock-solid joints.

Casework Construction: Beginning Principles
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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
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Mortises & Tenons for Tables

This strong and so-called "advanced" joint is just a clever combination of rabbets and grooves.

Gluing up Flat Panels
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Gluing up Flat Panels

Three easy steps - joint, glue, and clamp - help you create perfect panels.

Fitting Inset Doors
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Fitting Inset Doors

Achieving a good fit with consistent gaps is a hallmark of craftsmanship.

Four Ways to Make Tapered Legs
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Four Ways to Make Tapered Legs

We explore methods to help you find the one that works best.