Comments

1. 
   OldShavings | Dec 27, 2010 07:50pm | #1

   Wow, what a showy joint. Any chance you could share more about how you created that joint?

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   etim | Dec 28, 2010 02:38pm | #2

   this dovetail look elegant. i'll really love it more if i able to design this beautiful piece.well done with the nice work.

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   Jimd249 | Dec 28, 2010 05:30pm | #3

   Most impressive! I would like to know more.

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   danriffle | Dec 29, 2010 12:56am | #4

   Thanks!

   FWW #59 details one method for making them, if you have access to the archive.

   I used a combination of router table, plug cutter and hand shaping.

   Any editors reading? I'd love to write it up :)

   Dan

5. 
   rsetina | Jan 04, 2011 09:16pm | #5

   What a beautiful joint! I too would like to see how it's made. If not I think I'll try some trial and error and see if I can duplicate it.

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   SycamoreBuild | Jan 05, 2011 06:10am | #6

   Dan,
   You got my vote all the way out here from Burlington, WA! Dan Riffle? I know you! Jim Bradbury here and amazed at your work. Great photo by Lisa too! Happy New Year and I hope you win. Get in touch!

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   labolle | Jan 07, 2011 03:06pm | #7

   They are beautiful. Nicely done. But done with a jig, I'm not sure if they compare with the other hand cut entrants.

   Still, they are unusual, and have a delicate refined look that I appreciate.

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   1stwoodstone_man | Jan 09, 2011 04:21am | #8

   I have some were an articel in FWW on how to make these joints,I have never tried to make any.It is in the older FWW volumes I think from the 70s anyway very nice looking joint you got my vote.

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   teryg | Jan 11, 2011 08:14pm | #9

   A jig, cutters and templates for the Pin and Crescent joint is available at Woodworker.com
   I've used one, and found it to be quite fussy to set up, and you must always have strong and steady control of the tools. The milling operations on the drawer's end grain are prone to tear-out, so it pays to use a series of light passes with a climb cut, in one direction. This joint is not a "slam, bam, thank you ma'am" operation. Be very deliberate, and be very careful during the routing operations.
   Like the dovetail, the pin and crescent joint is unmatched for its simple elegance, and it's natural strength. Truly a thing of beauty!

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    JeffPeters | Mar 18, 2011 09:56pm | #10

    Years ago I stopped in Pat Speilmans store in Door County Wisconsin and there was a jig for about $30 that you used a scrollsaw and a drill press to make the joint.