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A butt joint is a result of joining two wood pieces at a corner, usually at ninety degrees angle or at 180 degrees angle. It involves butting one end of the board to face the other piece of board. Since butt joints are weak, woodworkers must drive mechanical fasteners (screws, nails, or dowels) for reinforcement. … Read more
Dovetail joints were once a favorite woodworking joinery from the 17th to the 18th century. Most furniture pieces at that time used dovetails to create horizontal case dividers. Case dividers refer to the rails separating the cabinets’ drawer or door sections. The sliding dovetails play a role in connecting the partitions to the sides of … Read more
Dovetail joints symbolize premium craftsmanship in woodworking. These joineries are known as the most stunning and robust woodworking joints. If you see a woodworking project with dovetail joints, there’s no doubt that the person behind its beautiful craftsmanship is an expert. Dovetail joinery creates dynamic connectivity in workpieces through the joint’s interlocking sections. This joinery … Read more
A question I get asked more often by beginners in woodworking is why there is a need to dry wood before usage. Of course, the answer to this question is not straightforward because you first need to understand the natural properties of wood. One primary property of wood is its hygroscopic property. The term “hygroscopic” … Read more
If you don’t have a shop or garage wherein you can engage in woodworking, you’re not alone because a large number of woodworkers around the globe don’t have a ready and dedicated workshop at hand. But this lack of a woodworking shop does not deter them from engaging in woodworking. Remember that if you like … Read more
The tongue and groove joint is easy to create by joining two pieces at the edges to create a wider board. It is a famous woodworking joinery for creating flat panels and square joints. Each side of the timber functions differently to connect the two workpieces, wherein one side has a slot running down the … Read more
You might be thinking of doing your woodworking in a storage unit, and you are asking whether it is permissible. Well, it will indeed depend on the policies of individual storage places. Storage units, of course, are enclosed spaces rentable as business spaces or as storage of your personal belongings. So, it is unlikely that … Read more
You might not believe it, but engaging in woodworking without using nails is possible. Yes, you heard it right, and even if you think it is preposterous to do so, there will be instances when you need to get by with your woodworking project sans using nails. In such a case, however, you can use … Read more
Many woodworkers worldwide prefer plywood over other materials for their various woodworking projects. The reason is quite apparent: it is versatile, stable, and economical. Besides, you will find plywood of varying grades and thicknesses, providing you with a wide range of options. For example, you can use plywood for making cabinets, bookshelves, and tabletops. Yet, … Read more
A scarf joint is a woodworking joinery used in carpentry for emergency purposes. Carpenters use this joint when long timbers are unavailable by connecting the ends of two pieces of long timber to create a sturdy and long piece of wood plank or board. History of Scarf Joints Numerous records talk about the early beginnings … Read more