Wood is considered an attractive construction material for both aesthetic and environmental purposes. Construction of useful wood objects requires complicated structures and ways to connect components ...
In this short clip I experiment with a few different ways to join two boards edge to edge. Using simple graphics and close up ...
Wood glue takes a while to set, and that can be a problem when you can’t use a clamp to hold the two pieces in place. For situations like that, a little super glue is all you need. In this video from ...
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How rabbet planes turn simple wood into precision joinery

There’s something satisfying about the clean cuts made by a rabbet plane. This woodworking tool shows how patience, technique, and craftsmanship transform simple wood into beautifully crafted joints.
In many woodworking traditions around the world, wedged mortise-and-tenon joints have long been a way to join wooden components without the use of glue or metal fasteners. Basically, driving in ...