Drilling straight or perfectly perpendicular holes in wood is sometimes very important. Hand tools will only give close but not perfect results. A quick tip: Whenever drilling by hand, place a square or right angle on the surface as a visual guide. Over time this will help your eyes become a better judge of straight … Read more
Usually when attaching table tops, there are going to be a couple of recurrent issues to resolve. First, you will need to make an attachment without piercing the top surface the table top. Second, you will need a firm mechanical connection from the skirt or frame to the legs, so that the table is strong … Read more
How you choose to cut a circle in plywood will depend mostly on how perfect you need the finished cut to be. The simplest technique will be to use some kind of compass to draw a circle on the surface of the wood, and a jigsaw to cut out the circle. Do not use a … Read more
When clamping box joints, or any complex gluing setup, there are only a few simple rules to follow. First, verify that all the parts fit correctly before gluing. Second, check that you have sufficient clamps available. Third, be sure to use a suitable glue for your circumstances. For large jobs with multiple pieces to be … Read more
Rabbeting is a great way of adding strength to many projects, especially projects where there are shelves which need to be supported. Rather than using hardware to hold the weight of the shelf and whatever is on it, rabbet joints allow the wood itself to carry the weight. At the same time, the rabbet joint … Read more