JOINTS
Joint Variation: Haunched Mortise and Tenon
Joint Variation: Double Dovetail
Joint Variations: Stopped/Stepped Housing Dado
A stopped housing dado is a variation of the housing dado where the recess doesn’t reach the other side of the piece of wood, this is usually used on shelves where the joint is hidden for aesthetics.
How to Make a Housing Dado
The housing dado is commonly found in wall shelves, once mastered, this skill can be used to build large bookshelves.
How to Make a Mortise and Tenon
Once you become confident with the mortise and tenon you will be able to use this skill in several scalable projects.
How to Make a Dovetail
A dovetail is one of the three main joints commonly used in woodworking. In this guide we will show you how to make one using an easy to follow, step by step format.
PROJECTS
How to Make a Three-Legged Stool
How to Make a Chopping Board
How to Make a Tool Tote
How to Make a Dovetailed Box
How to Make a Hanging Wall Shelf
This hanging wall shelf is a great starter project which will teach you the importance of accuracy. The joinery has a twist on the classic joints which include the stopped housing dado and the stub mortise and tenon.
How to Make a Chisel Tray
This simple tray is perfect for storing chisel or other small tools in to help keep your workbench organised.
How to Make a Spoon
This simple project will get you familiar with using the spokeshave and gouge along with several other tools.
How to Make a Spatula
This simple project will get you familiar with using the spokeshave and gouge along with several other tools.