https://jointandgrain.com/2026-08-20https://jointandgrain.com/share-home.svg https://jointandgrain.com/news/achieving-tight-mortise-tenon/2026-08-20https://jointandgrain.com/share-achieving-tight-mortise-tenon.svgAchieving Tight Mortise and Tenon Joints in Windsor ChairsA guide to creating tight joints in Windsor chairs, with a focus on the mortise and tenon joint. (Source: Woodworkers Institute (GMC Publications, UK)) https://jointandgrain.com/news/sharpening-sloyd-knives-guide/2026-08-20https://jointandgrain.com/share-sharpening-sloyd-knives-guide.svgSharpening Sloyd Knives: A Guide to Effective Edge MaintenanceNic Westermann explores the methods for sharpening sloyd knives, focusing on the importance of establishing the optimum bevel profile and avoiding rounded bevels. https://jointandgrain.com/news/woodworkers-institute-offers-free/2026-08-20https://jointandgrain.com/share-woodworkers-institute-offers-free.svgWoodworkers' Institute Offers Free BooksThe Woodworkers' Institute is providing free books to its subscribers and users, but at what cost to their data? (Source: Woodworkers Institute (GMC Publications, UK)) https://jointandgrain.com/news/woodturning-project-creating-traditional/2026-08-20https://jointandgrain.com/share-woodturning-project-creating-traditional.svgWoodturning Project: Creating a Traditional Pair of Travelling CandlesticksA woodturning project that combines faceplate work, spindle turning, inserts, and thread chasing to create a traditional pair of travelling candlesticks. https://jointandgrain.com/news/perfect-veneer-seams-crosscut/2026-08-19https://jointandgrain.com/share-perfect-veneer-seams-crosscut.svgPerfect Veneer Seams with a Crosscut JigWoodworker Ramon Valdez shares his method for achieving perfect veneer seams using a dedicated crosscut jig. (Source: Woodworkers Institute (GMC Publications, UK)) https://jointandgrain.com/news/hand-carved-celtic-knot/2026-08-19https://jointandgrain.com/share-hand-carved-celtic-knot.svgHand-carved Celtic Knot PendantA step-by-step guide to creating a unique hand-carved Celtic knot pendant using wood and traditional woodworking techniques. (Source: Woodworkers Institute (GMC Publications, UK)) https://jointandgrain.com/news/understanding-avoiding-catches-bowl/2026-08-19https://jointandgrain.com/share-understanding-avoiding-catches-bowl.svgUnderstanding and Avoiding Catches in Bowl Turning with a Bowl GougeRichard Findley examines common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge, discussing the risks, tool grinds, and techniques to minimize these issues. https://jointandgrain.com/news/build-replica-arts-crafts/2026-08-19https://jointandgrain.com/share-build-replica-arts-crafts.svgBuild a Replica of an Arts and Crafts Classic: The Limbert FootstoolA step-by-step guide to creating a replica of a classic Arts and Crafts footstool, inspired by the Limbert Arts and Crafts Furniture company. (Source: Popular Woodworking) https://jointandgrain.com/news/unique-squirrel-themed-chair/2026-08-19https://jointandgrain.com/share-unique-squirrel-themed-chair.svgUnique Squirrel-Themed Chair Available for SaleA one-of-a-kind chair featuring a squirrel design is up for silent auction, with bidding open until August 19, 2026. (Source: Lost Art Press) https://jointandgrain.com/news/get-complete-set-lost/2026-08-19https://jointandgrain.com/share-get-complete-set-lost.svgGet the Complete Set of Lost Art Press Pocket BooksLost Art Press is offering a special deal on their pocket book set of six, covering various woodworking topics. (Source: Lost Art Press) https://jointandgrain.com/news/mindful-makeovers-approach-tenon/2026-08-19https://jointandgrain.com/share-mindful-makeovers-approach-tenon.svgMindful Makeovers: A New Approach to Tenon GapsA furniture maker shares a surprising discovery when using cyanoacrylate glue to fill small gaps in tenons. (Source: Lost Art Press) https://jointandgrain.com/news/mind-upon-mind-stick/2026-08-19https://jointandgrain.com/share-mind-upon-mind-stick.svgMind Upon Mind: Stick Diameter GaugeA simple stick diameter gauge for checking the size of long sticks before fitting them into an armbow. (Source: Lost Art Press) https://jointandgrain.com/news/finding-fluency-chairmaking-journey/2026-08-18https://jointandgrain.com/share-finding-fluency-chairmaking-journey.svgFinding Fluency in Chairmaking: A Journey of Self-DiscoveryA self-taught woodworker reflects on their experience teaching chairmaking and the journey to fluency in the craft. (Source: Lost Art Press) https://jointandgrain.com/news/don-weber-chairmaking-class/2026-08-18https://jointandgrain.com/share-don-weber-chairmaking-class.svgDon Weber's Chairmaking Class Captured in Rare SlidesA collection of slides from Don Weber's chairmaking classes has been shared, offering a unique glimpse into the craft of traditional chairmaking. (Source: Lost Art Press) https://jointandgrain.com/news/milwaukee-pipeline-tools-technologies/2026-08-18https://jointandgrain.com/share-milwaukee-pipeline-tools-technologies.svgMilwaukee Pipeline 2026: New Tools and Technologies for WoodworkersMilwaukee Pipeline 2026 showcased the company's focus on systems and new technologies for woodworkers, including improved battery technology and professional-grade circular saws. https://jointandgrain.com/news/importance-plan-design-furniture/2026-08-18https://jointandgrain.com/share-importance-plan-design-furniture.svgThe Importance of Plan Design in Furniture MakingA discussion on the role of plan design in furniture making, highlighting the challenges faced by makers in communicating their work and the importance of adopting a design-centric approach. https://jointandgrain.com/news/unseen-world-hand-tool/2026-08-18https://jointandgrain.com/share-unseen-world-hand-tool.svgThe Unseen World of Hand Tool WoodworkingA seasoned woodworker shares his insights on the benefits of hand tool woodworking, highlighting the importance of developing a deep understanding of the materials and techniques involved. https://jointandgrain.com/news/importance-order-workshop/2026-08-18https://jointandgrain.com/share-importance-order-workshop.svgThe Importance of Order in the WorkshopA seasoned craftsman shares his insights on the value of organized work habits and respect for hand tools in the pursuit of mastery (Source: Paul Sellers (UK)) https://jointandgrain.com/news/handcrafted-work-boots-stand/2026-08-18https://jointandgrain.com/share-handcrafted-work-boots-stand.svgHandcrafted Work Boots Stand the Test of TimeJK Boots' OT Bison boots are a once-in-a-lifetime purchase built to last a lifetime, offering exceptional craftsmanship and comfort. (Source: Popular Woodworking) https://jointandgrain.com/news/essential-bench-jigs-diy/2026-08-18https://jointandgrain.com/share-essential-bench-jigs-diy.svgEssential Bench Jigs for DIY Shooting BoardsA simple shooting board for squaring end cuts and shooting miters is made and used with a DIY bench jig. (Source: Fine Woodworking) https://jointandgrain.com/news/rusty-relics-reliable-hand/2026-08-17https://jointandgrain.com/share-rusty-relics-reliable-hand.svgFrom Rusty Relics to Reliable Hand Tools: A Woodworker’s Guide to RestorationA seasoned woodworker shares how hunting for vintage hand tools, restoring them, and reselling the pieces can fund a personal collection while preserving craftsmanship, and announces an online course... https://jointandgrain.com/news/crafting-riveted-leather-edge/2026-08-17https://jointandgrain.com/share-crafting-riveted-leather-edge.svgCrafting a Riveted Leather Edge Scabbard for Edge ToolsA woodworker's guide to creating custom protective covers for edge tools using vegetable-tanned leather and copper rivets. (Source: Popular Woodworking) https://jointandgrain.com/news/sawdust-catcher-solves-dovetail/2026-08-17https://jointandgrain.com/share-sawdust-catcher-solves-dovetail.svgSawdust Catcher Solves Dovetail Clamping IssuesA unique clamping block design addresses the challenges of clamping dovetail joints, particularly when they protrude. (Source: Popular Woodworking) https://jointandgrain.com/news/turning-platter-beginner-friendly/2026-08-17https://jointandgrain.com/share-turning-platter-beginner-friendly.svgTurning a Platter: A Beginner-Friendly ProjectA platter is a great alternative to a bowl, requiring less material and allowing for better balance when turned on the lathe. (Source: Popular Woodworking) https://jointandgrain.com/construction/2026-08-20 https://jointandgrain.com/care-repair/2026-08-19 https://jointandgrain.com/about/ https://jointandgrain.com/sources-and-methods/ https://jointandgrain.com/corrections/