Woodworking jigs ensure that cuts are straight, holes are plumb and parts are square—among many other things. And jigs are worth the time it takes to make them because you’ll use them over and over ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are a lot of methods for making a strong joint between two pieces of wood. Dowels or biscuits can strengthen a joint by adding an extra ...

Dowel joinery is a great alternative to drilling pocket holes. They are ideal for making cabinet face frames and other small woodworking projects. Dowel holes can be marked by manually measuring and ...

Hi, folks. First-timer (and total woodworking newb here). I have a 4" x 4" x 8' piece of lumber I'm trying to rip into eight 2" x 2" x (roughly) 2 3/4" x 8' triangles. Having trouble figuring out how ...

Small tables are always handy--whether for an intimate takeout dinner, or salsa and chips when the guys show up for the game. The rest of the time, though, they're in the way--unless they're built to ...