Dowel joinery is a great alternative to drilling pocket holes. They are ideal for making cabinet face frames and other small woodworking projects. Dowel holes can be marked by manually measuring and ...

In this video, we explore three essential woodworking joinery jigs: 1. Rockler Doweling Jig Kit 2. Rockler Beadlock Pro 3. Corner Key Doweling Jig We demonstrate how to effectively use each jig, ...

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In the last Joinery 101 post, we took a look at joining boards using clamps and glue. Dowels are a simple way to make glued joints even stronger by using small pegs to keep things together. Creating ...

What’s the best method for getting dowel hole locations on the cabinet fronts to line up with the end panels? Woodworking experts put their know-how to the test, providing solutions to October’s Shop ...

Woodworking is full of heated debates, thanks to the range of options available for your project. When it comes to the choice of materials, tools, and joinery, there's a pool of variety to pick from.

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