The joint lab.
Pull apart a mortise and tenon, a dovetail, a box joint, a dado and a half-lap in 3D, then slide each one back together and turn the view. See what makes furniture and cabinets last. Free, with no signup.
- Five real joints
- Turn the view
- Free, no signup
Mortise and tenon
- Strength
- Skill needed
- Best for
- Where we use it
Saved. It will travel with your estimate request below.
Six reasons wood joints beat screws alone.
Long-grain glue
Glue holds best on long grain, and good joints create lots of it.
Mechanical lock
Dovetails and tenons hold even if the glue ages.
Wood moves
Joints that allow for movement stay tight through the seasons.
Square and true
Housed and interlocked parts line up without clamps and guesswork.
Looks you can see
Visible joinery is a mark of craft in furniture and trim.
Repairable
A well-made joint can be taken apart, repaired and reassembled.
Joinery in our work.
Commercial, Custom and PlanningCustom Furniture and TablesHeirloom-quality, one at a time.
Cabinets and Built-InsCustom CabinetryBuilt to the inch.
Cabinets and Built-InsCustom Built-In ShelvingStorage with style.
Commercial, Custom and PlanningRestaurant and Retail MillworkWhere customers feel it.
Commercial, Custom and PlanningReception Desks and Office MillworkWelcome, built to last.
Doors, Windows and StairsEntry and Exterior DoorsFirst impressions, sealed tight.Craft questions
Do you build custom pieces in a shop?
Yes. Built-ins, cabinets, doors, mantels and furniture are built to your measurements and finished before they are installed, which keeps dust and time in your home to a minimum.
Painted or stained: which should I choose?
Painted trim and cabinets use stable paint-grade wood or MDF and cost less, and stained work uses clear hardwood with matched grain. We show you samples and explain the difference for your project.
Can you match my existing trim and woodwork?
In most cases yes. We take profiles from your existing trim, source or mill matching pieces and blend new work into the old so the join disappears.
Want furniture or cabinets built to last?
Tell us what you need. We build with real joinery and finish it to match your home.