DIY joinery

Pocket-Screw Drilling Guide: 3D Print a Jig for Strong Hidden Joints in Furniture Repairs

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Introduction A loose chair rail, a wobbly side table, or a face frame that has pulled apart all share one problem: you need a strong joint, but you do not want screws showing on the finished surface. Pocket screws solve that neatly. The screw hides inside an angled pocket on the back or underside of … Read more

3D Printed Doweling Jig: Make Straight, Strong Joints for Shelf and Table Repairs

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A wobbly shelf or a table edge that has split away from its frame rarely needs to be replaced. In most cases it just needs a joint that lines up properly. Dowels are perfect for that kind of repair — cheap, hidden once the joint is closed, and surprisingly strong when the holes are straight. … Read more