Drawboring

/ˈdrɔːbɔːrɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The process or practice of creating drawbore joints in woodworking, pulling wooden pieces tightly together with offset pins.

Etymology

Present participle of 'drawbore,' functioning as a gerund in describing the active woodworking process.

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Drawboring as a craft is experiencing a modern renaissance—contemporary woodworkers are rediscovering it as a sustainable alternative to modern adhesives and fasteners.

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