Construction techniques
Here's how, It's joints made easy
Getting started with series of guides on choosing the most suitable jointing methods, we explain where and why you might use one as opposed to another.
Timber Preparation - Part 1
Join Ralph Laughton as he takes you through the process of preparing rough sawn wood ready for use
Timber Preparation - Part 2
Learn how to create face sides and edges using a combination of basic handtools
Rob Cosman on Dovetails
In this video Rob Cosman demonstrates how to cut cabinet grade through dovetails
Flat & Square
Cheaper, quieter and very satisfying, too: preparing timber by hand need not be slow or difficult says Mike Riley
Top drawer
What makes the perfect drawer? Ian Taylor describes the essential elements that go to make up a traditional dovetailed drawer, and shows how it is put together
How to make spline dovetail joints
Andy Standing demonstrates how to cut spline dovetails, a joint that is a favourite with box-makers.
Making lapped dovetail joints
Andy Standing demonstrates how to make lapped dovetail joints a popular choice for making drawers
Cutting Housing Joints
This guide shows you how to cut housing joints, which are widely used for furniture making.
Mistakes & how to fix 'em ~ Part 1 ~ Tenons
It's happened to us all but sometimes a stray cut or loose joint can be rescued. WW's Mr Fixit Ian Taylor offers some essential tips
Mistakes & how to fix 'em ~ Part 2 ~ Dovetails
It's happened to us all but sometimes a stray cut or loose joint can be rescued. WW's Mr Fixit Ian Taylor offers some essential tips
Mistakes & how to fix 'em ~ Part 4 ~ Tannin stains
It's happened to us all but sometimes a stray cut or loose joint can be rescued. WW's Mr Fixit Ian Taylor offers some essential tips
Mistakes & how to fix 'em ~ Part 5 ~ Dent repair
It's happened to us all but sometimes a stray cut or loose joint can be rescued. WW's Mr Fixit Ian Taylor offers some essential tips
Mistakes & how to fix 'em ~ Part 3 ~ Shoulder gaps
It's happened to us all but sometimes a stray cut or loose joint can be rescued. WW's Mr Fixit Ian Taylor offers some essential tips
Top 5 Construction techniques
Timber Preparation - Part 1
Join Ralph Laughton as he takes you through the process of preparing rough sawn wood ready for use
Timber Preparation - Part 2
Learn how to create face sides and edges using a combination of basic handtools
Timber Preparation - Part 3
How to thickness wood using only handtools
Timber Preparation - Part 4
Using machines to square and thickness wood
Here's how, It's joints made easy
Getting started with series of guides on choosing the most suitable jointing methods, we explain where and why you might use one as opposed to another.
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