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.

I need wood tapered pins. Turning small tapers on the lathe accurately is slow and tedious, and grinding round dowels to shape is unreliable. With this jig, I can make tapered pins of any wood in ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are a lot of methods for making a strong joint between two pieces of wood. Dowels or biscuits can strengthen a joint by adding an extra ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The mugs in your cabinet probably come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, and as a result, keeping them neatly stacked and organized can be a ...

Download the PDF of this article. When a company automates an assembly process, the fastening pins that will be used during assembly are just as important as the automation equipment. Two of the ...

This article was updated May 5, 2023. It was originally published Sept. 24, 2009. Shaft keys—sometimes called sunk keys—transmit torque between shafts and shaft-mounted components such as gears or ...

Learn how to make wood toys with thread spools, simple fasteners, cloth, and wire to make the best pull toys for toddlers that stand the test of time. Christmas (the season of sharing) isn’t really ...

Whether you dabble in summer pie baking or head up your family’s holiday cookie swap, having a good rolling pin will completely change your baking game. But head to a kitchen-supplies store and the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When woodworking, you may need to attach two pieces of wood but not show any nails or screws. Dowel pins are one way to achieve this, and they ...