Warning: I once mocked biscuit joiners, but now I rely on them for lining things up

I used to think biscuits were a lazy trick for cabinet work. After messing up a few face frames by hand, I tried a biscuit joiner and it saved me so much hassle. What old school method did you give up on for something faster?

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blake_martinez182d ago

I was the same with pocket holes, swore they were cheating. Now I plan whole projects around them because they're just so fast.

ivan8402d ago

Used to scoff at pocket holes, thought they were for hacks. Then I built a shed full of shelves and needed speed. Drilled a hundred holes in an afternoon, assembly was a breeze. Now I reach for the jig anytime I need strong, hidden joints fast. They're not pretty, but they get the job done when time matters. What's the biggest project you've used them on?

baker.ruby2d ago

Pocket holes felt like cheating, @blake_martinez18, but now I'm all in.