The English Woodworker

Learn Woodworking Online

  • Blog
    • Video Posts
    • Hand Tools
    • Techniques
    • Workbenches
    • All Posts
  • The Videos
    • The Nest of Tables
    • Build A Danish Stool
    • The Trestle Table
    • The Industrial Desk
    • Build A Retro Sideboard – Online Video Series
    • Build A French Workbench
    • The Raw Edge Coffee Table
    • Chair Building – The Basics.
    • Build A Hall Table
    • Get Sharp – Sharpening Edge Tools
    • The Side Table & Bridle Guides
    • How To Build A Workbench – Online Video Series
    • The Spoon Rack – Hand Tool Course
  • About Us
  • Gallery
  • LOGIN

To Trust Or Reinforce?

September 8, 2016 By Richard Maguire 35 Comments

Loose tenon for reinforced edge jointing

How confident do you feel trusting glue for edge joints? In traditional woodworking most of the glue bonds we do will have some mechanical strength, and a well cut joint will hold together without any glue at all - it's just there as a bonus. But when we're edge jointing long boards, such as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General, Woodworking Joints

How To Make Wooden Pegs

September 5, 2016 By Richard Maguire 14 Comments

how to make wooden pegs

A good peg, is a lot more than a roughly ragged out bit of round wood. When you're draw-boring, or just reinforcing a joint, you need a peg that's strong. A good wooden peg should be straight grained, slightly tapered and preferably made up of a series of flats. In this post we'll look at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hand Tool Approach, Woodworking Joints

Hand Cut Dovetails – Beginner’s Joints

July 9, 2015 By Helen 28 Comments

Dovetails by hand

Yesterday I made my first hand cut dovetails. I've watched Richard cut dovetail joints over and over, and I've practiced cutting to my saw lines over even more. But I knew if I was left on my own, with just a few pointers, then I would still be about to make a mess of things. Luckily for me, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Woodworking For Beginners, Woodworking Joints, Woodworking Techniques

What’s Your Go To Glue?

June 3, 2015 By Richard Maguire 42 Comments

Home Made Jointer Plane Handle

I like using animal glue. It's perfect for the job but I have to admit can be a little faffy having to do all the alchemy thing. I've given the liquid hide glues a go, but even these, at least in my workshop need heating, taking almost as long as the pearls at bad times of the year. It wasn't until … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Woodworking Joints, Woodworking Techniques

Housing Rant – VIDEO

March 13, 2015 By Richard Maguire 23 Comments

  This week I'm ranting on about housing joints and minimal tools. We did run in to some technical difficulties with the sound so it is a bit crackly in places and a bit choppy, so I hope you don't get lost and I'm sure you'll forgive us. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Free Videos, Woodworking Joints, Woodworking Techniques

Clinching Nails

September 6, 2013 By Richard Maguire 11 Comments

Before publishing the final video in our Wall Cupboard series we'll be bringing you a quick video next week which takes a look at clenching nails (or clinching; as it's known round my parts). I've recently written about the benefits that I feel draw boring can bring to today's workshops and I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Woodworking Joints, Woodworking Techniques

The Boring Benefit

August 23, 2013 By Richard Maguire 25 Comments

I wouldn't blame anyone for thinking that draw boring is one of those traditional techniques kept alive only as an ambition for keeping the old stuff in use. After all I'm sure there could be arguement to say that with our good modern glues teamed with the accessibility of descent clamps we just … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Woodworking Joints, Woodworking Techniques

Hand Cutting Rebates – Back To Basics Approach VIDEO

August 7, 2013 By Richard Maguire 14 Comments

  In our current project, The Small Wall Cupboard, we use the rebate joint as the main method of joinery. In this video I show you an alternative approach to cutting the rebate joint by hand with only the very basic of tools. As I mention in the video, this isn't the text book approach to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Free Videos, Woodworking Joints, Woodworking Techniques

  • Blog
  • The Videos
  • Sign Up!
  • Contact Us
  • Keep Up To Date
  • LOGIN
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • 2
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • RSS
  • YouTube
More Categories
  • Hand Tools For Beginners
  • Marking & Measuring
  • Woodworking Techniques
  • Buying Hand Tools
  • SEE ALL CATEGORIES

  • Blog
  • The Videos
  • Sign Up!
  • Contact Us
  • Keep Up To Date
  • LOGIN
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

Copyright © 2023 · The English Woodworker

Scroll Up