Unlock the potential of your woodworking with our comprehensive guide on the lock miter joint! Perfect for both beginner and experienced craftsmen, this tutorial unveils why the lock miter joint is a ...
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Cutting Baseboard Corners Made Simple

Use paint stirrers, popsicle sticks, or any other thin flat material that you can nail through to shim the baseboard against the wall and snug up the miter. Slide the popsicle stick behind the bottom ...
Dear James: Our ugly old kitchen cabinets are falling apart, so I want to try to make my own. What are the best wood joint designs to use so they hold up better? — Chris P. Dear Chris: Making your own ...
Joinery is the method that woodworkers use to connect two or more pieces of wood. In its simplest form, it involves merely gluing, nailing, or screwing two pieces of wood together. But it can get ...
Prints, photos and paintings can add interest and style to a home. Often, picture frames are as decorative and interesting as the items they house. Unfortunately, over time, and with lots of ...
“World’s best” is a mighty ambitious claim, regardless of what you’ve built. But from the look of [Marius Hornberger]’s tricked-out miter fence, it seems like a pretty reasonable claim. For those who ...