Building More Advanced Projects

Building Tongue and Groove Doors

Building tongue and groove doors is easier than you might think, and you do not need an array of fancy tools to do it. Depending on the wood used, these simple-to-build doors can be used on shop cabinets or upscale interior applications.

Building Arched Panel Doors

Forming an arch in the top of a panel-style door adds a look of elegance to the finished product. The same procedures can be used to form arches in the top and bottom of the panels, or split the arch across two doors.

Building a Flat Panel Door

A flat panel door can be defined as a door in which the panel has no bevel or hip raise.  It can still be considered a five piece door,  as it consists of two stiles, two frames and a panel.  The stiles are the vertical members of the frame, while the rails are the horizontal members.

Build A Banjo

Full beginning to end instruction on building a quality banjo.

Build A Workbench

Step by step instructions to building a workbench.

Making Wooden Hinges

Choosing and installing hinges has always been a frustrating part of the process of making a hinged box.  The array of hinges available is staggering, yet often it is difficult to find just the right hinge for a particular project.

Make Crown Molding

Nothing dresses up a room or a cabinet like the regal presence of crown molding. This classical accent defines a project the way a frame embellishes an oil painting. And with such a wide array of profiles available, there's a crown molding made to fit every space.