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Woodworkers, will you please share some of your favorite tips and tricks with us? (lemmy.ca)
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[–] NataliePortland@lemmy.ca 13 points 2 years ago

Easy way to make line up a dowel joint: tape a finishing nail to one board and press the other board against it. The nail head leaves an impression that will match on both boards.