Q & A: Use Bed Bolts for a Knock-Down Tableby Christian Becksvoort
The Ins and Outs of Drawer Stopsby Peter Turner
What's the first thing you do when looking at a piece of fine furniture? Chances are, if the piece contains drawers, you pull one out. You're looking for well-crafted ...
Q & A: Special Screws for Hingesby Robert J. Settich
Use Screws Like a Proby Robert J. Settich
No place for screws in woodworking? Don't be so sure. There are many woodworking tasks where a screw is just the thing. The trick is to select the right screw for ...
Video: Attach a Tabletop With Screwswith Gary Rogowski
Elongated holes allow the wide tabletop to shrink and expand without coming unglued
Tip: Loose Screw Magnetby Mark A. Fetter
Tip: Hardware-sorting Frisbeeby Serge Duclos
Why Use Nails in Fine Furnitureby Michael Dunbar
Nails have a bad reputation as a joinery method for fine furniture, one that woodworker Mike Dunbar feels is somewhat undeserved. While many folks think using nails ...
A Guide to Modern Wood Screwsby Aimé Ontario Fraser
Faster, cheaper, stronger, and usually better suited to the job, modern wood screws get high marks from Aimé Ontario Fraser. She compares modern wood screws to ...
Threading Wood for Machine Screwsby Patrick Warner
Pat Warner discusses the use of machine screws in knockdown furniture joints and adjustable jigs. He explains how to use metal taps to cut crisp, strong, and durable ...
Screws for Woodworkersby Sandor Nagyszalanczy
Sandor Nagyszalanczy visited several woodworkers to see what types of screws they use in their everyday work. They generally use drywall screws, standard tapered ...
Wood Screwsby George Mustoe
Craftsmen who rely on well-cut joints for their finer projects still find screws handy for reinforcing these joints, as well as for attaching hardware, assembling ...