Showing 161 through 180 out of 192 articles containing "box joints"
Tips & Techniques
… Finally, I cut a kerf along the inside face of all four sides of the box, see Fig. 1. Once the box is assembled, all you have to do is make a second cut all around… will occasionally slip slightly during the routing process. This throws off the accuracy of the joint. My solution was to attach some self-adhesive sandpaper to the surface of the table…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 127
February 2000
Pocket Hole Joinery
…. to create a fast, As you can see in the box at right, strong joint. } there are a number of pocket hole P jigs available… more aggressive, coarse-threaded screws. The screws will pull the joint back tight, but sometimes, the pieces will have shifted slightly … in the box on page 20. GLUE . By the way, whether or not you add glue to the joint is …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 136
August 2001
Shop Notes
…, or you’ll have a hard time adjusting them from side-to-side.) This miter “box” is glued to a cleat so the T-shaped jig can be clamped into a bench vise. … flipped between passes a. !/4" END VIEW Groove for panel { Unlike a traditional mortise and tenon, a bridle joint can be cut completely on the table saw. 2 Door stile Bridle jig See margin …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 141
June 2002
Mortise & Tenon Solutions
… of our favorite solutions and shortcuts. And whether you’ve created a few mortise and tenon joints or a few dozen, I’m sure you’ll find something to use on your next project. Rounded…only option. Mortises can also be cut with an upcut spiral end mill bit. (See box at right.) This tool leaves the mortise walls smooth, and since I don’t need to use…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 142
August 2002
Beaded-Panel Storage Bench
…BEADED BOARD Upper stop for trapping beaded boards Bench frame joined with mortise and tenon joints Lid stay BOTTOM CLEAT UPPER STRETCHER LOWER STRETCHER #/4" plywood bottom rests on cleats End …so the beads end in the rail. To see how I did this, check out the box on page 27. However if the panels are less than 1/ " thick, you’ll need 2 …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 146
April 2003
Simple Frame and Panel Joinery
… you can take the bits apart and rearrange them for other tasks, see the box on the opposite page. Now, most rail and stile sets come with a 1/ "-wide cutter…a good idea to make a few extra for test pieces. 1 a. { Rail and stile bits create interlocking joints with a decorative profile. 18 Woodsmith No. 149 You’ll find that setting the height …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 149
October 2003
Dresser-Top Valet
…. 1a. With the joints cut, the sides and back can be glued together. BOX ASSEMBLY . I was looking for a simple way to attach the top and bottom to the sides of the case. The trouble is, this is a cross-grain joint…a stronger joint for the front. You could also use a drawer joint bit in the router table to make this joint…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 150
December 2003
Template Routing: Perfect Every Time
… bit you can carve boxes and trays in just about any shape. T N ypically, most router work is done on the outside or end of a workpiece — like cutting joints or shaping an edge. But I’ve found it works just as well to carve out the inside. That’s what I’m doing with the box in the photo above…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 150
December 2003
Paneled Window Seat
…corners. A glance at detail ‘a’ shows how they go together. Just like the plywood box, a rabbeted corner joint adds strength and eases the assembly. The “pocket” created by the rabbet …cap to the top edge of the box. This piece hides the plywood edge and the joint between the framing and the box. Cut the box cap (K) to size from 1/4"-thick stock and…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 153
June 2004
Corner Clamps
…mentioned, the faces of the MultiSpanner allows it to hold the pieces in both corner joints and T-joints. Another difference is the way that the workpieces are A pivoting clamp secured to … adjust the screws depending on the size of the workpieces. Finally, check out the box below for some other corner clamping options. And to find out where to get …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 157
February 2005
Tongue & Groove Joinery
… that simple. Woodsmith PROCEDURE. There’s nothing complicated about the process for making tongue and groove joints on the router table. You use a straight bit to plow a groove in the first …, use a large, square backer block, like the one in the second drawing in the box below. This will help keep the workpiece square to the fence as you push …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 157
February 2005
Perfect-Fitting Dovetails
…light blows from a fist or gentle taps from a mallet will seat the joint tightly. TOO TIGHT. If your completed joint is so tight that only forceful hammering will drive it together, …next. When all four corners are ready to go, the glue-up tips in the box below will help you finish the job. W How To: A Perfect Assembly a. Just a Little Glue. A …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 161
October 2005
Miller Dowel System
…Fit bit.) Together, the drill bit and the dowels create a strong, tight-fitting dowel joint. The stepped design of the dowels has another advantage besides making them easy to… the company has introduced a line of dowels made out of weather-resistant woods. (See box below, for more details). USING MILLER DOWELS. Using Miller dowels is pretty easy. …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 162
December 2005
Tips & Techniques
…in my garage shop. Serge Duclos Delson, Quebec, Canada a. 4 Woodsmith No. 163 Biscuit Joint Miter Jig I make a lot of biscuit-joined frames in my shop, so I needed a….) Canadian Subscriptions: Canada Post Agreement No. 40038201. Send change of address information to PO Box 881, Station Main, Markham, ON L3P 8M6. Canada BN 84597 5473 RT …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 163
February 2006
Perfect Beveled Miters
…box below shows you how. That’s all there is to it. Your miters will fit tight and look great. W Shop Tips for Success Close the Gap. A small gap in the miter joint… Use a screwdriver to burnish the gap. A few passes is all it takes to make the joint nearly invisible. Straight Stock. Choose your stock carefully. A bow in the workpiece can cause …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 165
June 2006
Tips & Techniques
…gauge consists of a long beam with two sliding stops. It works using a sliding dovetail joint. The “tails” on the stops slide along the slot in the dovetailed beam.….) Canadian Subscriptions: Canada Post Agreement No. 40038201. Send change of address information to PO Box 881, Station Main, Markham, ON L3P 8M6. Canada BN 84597 5473 RT Periodicals…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 171
June 2007
Rabbets on the Table Saw
techniques from our shop Rabbets on the table saw Cutting this versatile joint on the table saw allows you to dial in perfect results quickly and easily every … also use a single-blade technique to cut a rabbet on the end of a workpiece. (See the box below.) Regardless of which technique you choose, I think you’ll agree that the table saw…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 176
April 2008
Dovetails in Case Construction
…box — two sides, a top and bottom, and possibly some dividers. One way to join these parts at the corners is with a simple tongue and dado joint, as shown in Figure 1. This joint…grain to long grain gluing surface, and results in a fairly strong joint. But in solid wood construction, this joint is relatively weak. You have only end grain to long …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 181
February 2009
Flawless-Fitting Miters
… stop, just make a small adjustment. Then continue to make test cuts and adjustments until the joint is tight. After the stop is set, you can move to setting up the miter… SMALL PARTS. The final technique I want to mention is mitering small parts. Check out the box below for some tips on cutting miters on small workpieces using a sled. By checking …Read More
