The Makers Guide

A close-up photograph of a wooden workbench with a block plane, a set of chisels, a square, and a hand saw arranged on its surface.
Luca Dal Molin | February 25, 2026
Essential Hand Tools for Cabinet Making and Fine Furniture

Cabinet making tools are the foundation of precise furniture building. From layout squares to shoulder planes and router planes, each tool plays a specific role in creating accurate, refined joinery. Discover the essential system every serious cabinetmaker should master.

Traditional Japanese kumiko joinery panels showing intricate wooden lattice patterns without nails or metal fasteners
Luca Dal Molin | February 11, 2026
Understanding Japanese Joinery: Tools, Techniques, and Philosophy

Japanese joinery focuses on strength without screws, using precision-cut wooden joints that adapt to seasonal movement. This guide explains the philosophy, tools, and techniques behind Japanese joinery and how modern makers can apply them to build durable, refined furniture today.

Three people working on woodworking projects in a workshop, using wood glue and clamps
Luca Dal Molin | December 27, 2025
My First Joinery Class: What Students Actually Create at The Makers Society

Curious about woodworking but never touched a saw? Discover what students actually build in their first woodworking classes in Dubai, from traditional joinery to finished projects you take home.