A dovetail joint is one of the woodworking techniques that dates back centuries and is still used to this day. Part of its appeal is visual, because a well-constructed dovetail looks beautiful. It also makes one of the strongest connections. Once you know where to look for them, … [Read more...]
Mortise and tenon – the words we use
Many of our furniture kits are put together using the mortise and tenon construction. In fact, you’ll find those words on almost every product page. But what is a mortise and tenon construction actually? In this blog post, we’ll take a look at what this type of joint is exactly, … [Read more...]
Rabbet – The Words We Use
Sometimes, our instructions use terms and descriptions that only make sense when you're working in a wood shop. Rabbet is a word just like that. And no, it's not the fluffy animal with long ears and a cotton ball tail, but a groove cut into the edge of a piece of wood. This edge … [Read more...]