Woodworkers have always been very clever about making strong and attractive joints — think of the strength of a mortise and tenon, or the artistry of a well-made dovetail. These joints have 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 ...

In this video, we explore various woodworking joints and techniques, including: - Butt Joint - Miter Joint - Dados, Grooves, and Rabbets - Tongue and Groove - Lap Joints - Bridle Joint - Mortise and ...

The “mortise” is the recess where the tenon goes. It can be cut by hand with a mallet and mortising chisel, or mechanically with a mortising machine and a hollow chisel bit. If you don’t have those ...

Q. I have a cherry-wood dining-room set. It is in excellent condition with the exception that some of the chair legs have become wobbly. This was probably caused by my teen-age son, who was prone to ...

Dezeen promotion: Brooklyn furniture brand Akron Street has launched a wooden coffee table held together by joints that require no metal hardware to assemble. Using a centuries-old woodworking ...