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...

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...

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...

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...

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, right up to Matric. Wood, and working...

MORTISE & TENON JOINT by Louis Mulder About the author I was one of the privileged individuals who had woodwork as a school subject, right up to Matric. Wood, and working...

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 or it seem to be part of the circle...

Joinery: Kreg Pocket-hole Joint by Chris the aspiring wood worker Hi All So we either aspire to be or inspired by, either or it seem to be part of the circle...

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...

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...

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...

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...