Mortise and tenon, dovetails, pocket holes, and loose-tenon systems. How to lay out, cut, and fit the joints that hold furniture together.
The strongest, most traditional joint in furniture making. Sizing, layout, cutting, and gluing — start to finish.
The mechanical lock that defines fine drawer work. Layout, sawing, chopping, and how to recover when things slip.
Not just for cabinets. How pocket holes work, when to use them, and the limits you should respect.
Three ways to align panels and add joinery without cutting traditional tenons. How they stack up on strength, accuracy, and cost.