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1. 
   ysu65 | Oct 05, 2021 06:24am | #1

   I'm sure you will get very good comments about technique. I strongly that you practice on scrap material before you tackle the prime item. A lot. Good luck.

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   _mj_ | Oct 05, 2021 08:27am | #2

   First you'll need to turn that piece of lumber into two pieces of lumber! The easiest way to get started is with a guide block for your saw... I make my own, see the blog post at:

   https://www.tailspintools.com/how-to-make-dovetail-saw-guide-blocks/

   Watch them in use at:

   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f_lhHIdAu0

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   DRBWWing | Oct 05, 2021 10:08am | #3

   Are you talking about spacing, or marking out pins and tails?

   There are plenty of videos out there. I suggest you start with Frank Klausz. https://youtu.be/vKuy3NdLhlE

   Regarding layout, you'll find there are a few basic ways to layout:

   1) by eye
   2) dividers
   3) ruler

   If you are a digital member of FWW, there is a very good demo in the Bennett Street Toolbox project video.