Biscuits, dowels or pocket holes: which one belongs in your next project? Gary Coyne and Brittany Joyner broke down the strengths and limits of each, with practical tips on sizing, setup and avoiding splits, followed by hands-on time with the pocket-hole jig. Eitan shares the satisfaction of guiding a friend through her first real build, a maple credenza stand with mortise-and-tenon joints. The minutes report about $950 raised at the quilt show, 56 paid members, and the launch of the Summer Build Challenge, with a $50 gift card for the best seasonal or holiday-themed build. Coming up in June: a live Zoom presentation from Peek Safety on particulates and dust safety. Rounding things out: Bob Bilyeu on miter saw safety, Show and Tell, Rich Benson’s offer of maple, cherry, sycamore and walnut slabs for sale, Brittany’s tour of the Old California Lighting factory, a Member Spotlight on Nicole Yalung, and new tips and videos from the web.
