You don't need complex joinery to build sturdy furniture.
Good starters
- Butt joint with glue and screws: simple, fine for many projects
- Pocket-hole joint: hidden screws at an angle
- Dado: a groove that supports a shelf
- Rabbet: a step along an edge, good for backs and boxes
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