A 5,500 square foot wood building has been constructed in Japan using an unusual engineering premise: jumbo-sized wooden puzzle pieces (think Rubics cube) that interlock through joinery to hold the ...

Increasing the surface area of the joint enhances its strength. You can do this by adding biscuits, dominoes or splines ...

KINGSTON, MA - A new fiberflass-reinforced connector from Colonial Saw Company has eliminated the need to use clamps when gluing biscuit joints. Winner of an international Interzum Award and a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. One of the key differences between woodworking and carpentry is the methods each discipline uses to join together pieces of wood. Carpenters ...

I want to build unique kitchen cabinets. What are the best types of wood joints for this and other projects? A: You can save a considerable amount of money by making your own kitchen cabinets. This ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The dovetail is woodworking’s signature joint, and it’s the gold standard for ...

If you've ever peeked inside a kitchen cabinet or admired a well-built drawer, there's a good chance you've seen a rabbet joint, whether you knew it or not. This classic woodworking joint has been ...

There's a reason the mortise and tenon joint has been used for thousands of years—it can be carved using basic woodworking tools and it'll last for ages. John - Flickr CC Wikimedia 2.0 Gear-obsessed ...