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Mastering the Rubbed Butt Joint for Woodworking Strength

No clamps? No problem! The rubbed butt joint relies on glue and friction for a solid hold. Here’s how to make it work for ...
These classic wood joints are simple to learn and strong enough for most projects. A must-know for any builder.
Each piece is notched halfway through so the finished joint thickness is the original thickness. When using pieces of wood of different thicknesses, notch one the full thickness of the thinner piece.
These three basic woodworking joints — including dowel joints, biscuit joints, and pocket screws — bring beginner wood projects together. If you’ve got a vision for building your own ...
Dovetail joints are the most beautiful woodworking joints, but they’re also notoriously difficult to get right. So we picked the brain of a pro woodworker.
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 ...
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