Q: I received the following information, but I have a feeling that it is not correct. Regarding a dowel pin joint, the glue bond at the bottom of the dowel provides 80 percent of the total holding ...

Street Smarts reader Mel Eaton, of Snohomish, wrote: “What is the purpose of those rows of six rectangles in I-90 on our way to Ellensburg?” With a set of three divots placed in each path of a car’s ...

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Woodworking is full of heated debates, thanks to the range of options available for your project. When it comes to the choice of materials, tools, and joinery, there's a pool of variety to pick from.

Pro tip: You can often tell how long a piece of furniture will last based on how it’s put together. See any traditional Japanese joinery techniques? There’s a good chance that piece will outlast you.