If you caught our wooden bookshelf project, you may remember my saying it would be hung on the wall. But how exactly would you mount that sort of thing? The answer – in many cases – is a pair of wooden wedges known as the French cleat. We’ll show you how to use this easy technique to handle some of your trickiest wall hanging challenges. From kitchen cabinets to large pieces of art, French cleats are the simple, reliable solution you’ve been looking for. Read More
Cabinetry
Kreg Foreman – Easy Joinery With The Ultimate Pocket Hole Machine
When someone mentions “Kreg jig” or “Kreg joint”, every woodworker within earshot knows exactly what they’re referring to. As a brand, Kreg offers a lot of different products. But as an icon, their name is almost synonymous with “pocket hole” joinery. And there’s a good reason for that: they have perfected the art. We’ve reviewed some other Kreg jigs in the past. But this time they sent us the Kreg Foreman DB210 professional-grade pocket hole machine to check out and, by George, this Foreman proved to be a real heavyweight champion! If you want pocket holes without the fuss of hand drills and clamp-on guides – and in a fraction of the time – you’re going to love the Foreman as much as we do. Read More