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 ...

Edge and face gluing solid lumber puts even the strongest adhesive to the test – and makes it all the more imperative for furniture manufacturers and cabinetmakers to properly prepare the joints to be ...

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Wood glue is designed to hold strong and create long-lasting wood joints, but it takes awhile to dry. Hot glue, on the other hand, hardens almost instantly. The combination of the two makes for a ...

In this video, I demonstrate how to create precise 3-way wood joints that interlock seamlessly. I walk through the assembly and disassembly of these complex joinery techniques, sharing a close-up look ...

Wood joinery can be an enjoyable, yet maddening pursuit. The ideal wood joint should come together firmly and not wiggle or be loose. But even if you've achieved the goal of a solid union, your wood ...

Artfully-crafted wooden joints that fit together like puzzle pieces and need neither glue nor nails is fascinating stuff, but to call the process of designing and manufacturing them by hand ...

A popular misconception is that finger joints are the only means to join solid wood parts, end-grain-to-end-gain, regardless of what the product will be used for. Too often there is little ...

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? Dear Chris: Making your own kitchen ...