OK, here’s a secret weapon. This Kreg pocket hole jig ($40 at home centers) makes joinery simple for anyone who has an electric drill. It creates strong joints fast with no glue or mess. Just clamp the jig to the parts you’re joining, drill a couple of holes, then screw the parts together. Tight and strong joints every time. It works great for joining wood of nearly any size, type or dimension. Kreg offers a wide variety of accessories as well as more expensive rigs, but the Model R3 is all a home woodworker needs to build professional-grade furniture or cabinets.