Recently I tried to explain my dovetail procedure used in the shop. The project was making several Shaker Chip Boxes, and each corner is fastened with hand-cut dovetails (these are different than I would typically use, but I’m trying to represent the original work).
My verbal explanation was not very helpful, so I tried another communication tool – SketchUp.
The results are shown below in several steps. It may be hard to read the text, so if you would like a PDF copy of the procedure, you can request by email.
This is possibly another way for shop teachers to show students how to perform specific procedures.
Tim
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Great drawings! Thanks for sharing your technique.
I agree with Porc that is Great drawings! Thanks for sharing your technique.
The template looks like a great idea for getting the layout right before attacking the wood directly, thanks for that.
Tim, thanks so much. Indeed great drawings. From what material should the template be made?
CapnRich: I print the full size template from SketchUp, then use Glue-stick to attach to regular poster board. Then I cut out the shape with an X-acto knife.
Tim
Great job Tim. Thanks for your efforts. It helped me a lot.
Wow, amazing illustrations! Thank you Killenwood. I haven't tried making dovetails yet, but you've inspired me so...out to the shop I go!
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