Woodworking Guides

Pocket Holes vs Mortise and Tenon: Which Joint Should a Beginner Use?
Pocket Holes vs Mortise and Tenon: Which Joint Should a Beginner Use?
Pocket holes are fast and forgiving. Mortise and tenon is the classic long-life joint. Here is when a beginner should use each one. Read more...
Pocket Hole Joinery for Beginners: Your First Strong Joint in 10 Minutes
Pocket Hole Joinery for Beginners: Your First Strong Joint in 10 Minutes
Pocket holes are the fastest strong joint a beginner can learn. Here is how to set the jig, choose screws and drive a flush joint the first time. Read more...
Wood Joints for Beginners: 9 Easy Joints Explained
Wood Joints for Beginners: 9 Easy Joints Explained (and When to Use Each)
Nine joints every beginner should know, from the simple butt joint to mortise and tenon, with the tools each one needs and where to use it. Read more...