Woodworking Stuff
Welcome to the Woodworkers Institute. Our mission is to show you everything about woodworking and…
Dovetail Jigs
There are two main types of dovetail joint: half-blind joints and through joints. Both are…
Magazines
Furniture & Cabinetmaking is a bi-monthly magazine, focusing exclusively on fine furniture. It reports on…
How to make Dowelled Joints
SUCCESSFUL DOWEL JOINTING RELIES ON ACCURATE MARKING UP When furniture ceased to be handmade and…
Dining Chairs Pt 1
Monday 9 July 2018 I was asked by a customer to make a set of…
Dining Chairs Pt 2
Monday 9 July 2018The finished chair, rear view – note the effective use of three…
Lap Dovetails
Monday 9 July 2018 The lap dovetail joint is a fascinating combination of man's ingenuity…
Through Wedged Tenons
Monday 9 July 2018Once you have a mortise, chop back to a knife line the…
Cross Banding
Monday 9 July 2018Cutting crossbanding with a knife and straight edgeCutting back main veneer for…
Glues
Monday 9 July 2018Choosing the right glue for the right application is critical to the…