At the Woodworking Machinery & Supply Expo in Toronto, Hoffmann showed its dovetail joining system. It uses a dedicated router to punch butterfly-shaped dovetail “keyway” openings; then a matching ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The dovetail is woodworking’s signature joint, and it’s the gold standard for ...

Dovetail joints are immensely strong and can be used decoratively or may be hidden. Cutting them has always been the mark of a skilled carpenter, but with a good dovetail jig anyone can produce ...

Joinery is the method that woodworkers use to connect two or more pieces of wood. In its simplest form, it involves merely gluing, nailing, or screwing two pieces of wood together. But it can get ...