Joinery Tools
Hand tools and jigs for second-fix carpentry and kitchen installation: chisels, nail punches, hinge jigs, worktop jigs, and the router cutters they pair with.
Hinge Jigs: How to Recess Door Hinges Accurately Without a Trade Eye
What a butt hinge template does, the Trend jigs that dominate UK trade, the guide bush size that matters, and how to square the corners afterwards. Buy from £35.
Nail Punches: How to Sink Pin Heads So Filler and Paint Can Hide Them
What a nail punch is, the three tip sizes that match panel pin to oval nail, and how to use one without bruising the timber. Buy a three-piece set from £6.
Router Bits: TCT, Shank Sizes, and the Five Profiles That Cover Most Joinery
What a router bit is, why TCT beats HSS for durability, the shank size that matches your router, and the five profiles a homeowner actually uses. Buy from £8 each.
Wood Chisels: The Companion Tool to Every Hinge Recess and Joint
What a wood chisel is, why a router can't finish a hinge recess without one, the four bevel angles that matter, and what to buy for second-fix joinery from £8 upwards.
Worktop Jigs: Mason's Mitre Joints That Actually Disappear
What a worktop jig does, why a 1/2-inch shank router is mandatory, the Trend KWJ900 trade default, and the joint sequence that produces a gap-free finish. Buy from £150.