Woodworking Tips from Pop…

Pop will tell you that in this business as well as in life, unless you’re a complete dumb ass, you’re always learning.
This is never more evident than in the building of jigs or templates, which are usually created out of necessity rather than enjoyment. Jigs can be built for just about every function in the [...]

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Stile & Rail is a term used by craftsman in the construction of wood doors, paneled walls and other decorative features for furniture and cabinetry.
The stile and rail construction technique for a typical cabinet door consist of five members. The two vertical pieces of the frame are known as the stiles while the two horizontal [...]

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They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so here are a couple  thousand for you!
The object of building a cabinet with dado grooves is to cut down on time without sacrificing the integrity of the cabinet. In fact, you are adding to it!
The following drawings are examples of a basic carcass built out of 3/4″ [...]

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If you have ever spent time around a cabinet shop full of old timers, chances are you know what a dado is. Old timers are all about working smart, not hard.Their objective is to get the job done as fast and accurately as possible. The sooner they finish, the sooner they can go home. This [...]

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3″ face frame with 1 1/4″ slop

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