Dovetail Joints - Page 9 of 14

Cutting Half-Blind Dovetails: Tails First
July 1, 2007

Q: I am trying to create a new drawer for an old dresser, and I’m concerned about cutting the half-blind dovetails in the lipped drawer front. When I make through-dovetails,…
Pro Portfolio: Joint Wizardry
April 10, 2007

Japanese master craftsman Kintaro Yazawa takes traditional joinery to a new level
Marking System Keeps Track of Parts
February 6, 2007

Cabinetmaker's triangles ensure that the sides, back, and front of a dovetail assembly are properly oriented
Laying Out Dovetails
February 6, 2007

Chris Gochnour details the key steps in laying out the basic through-dovetail joint.
Easy Dovetail Layout
January 15, 2007

Lay out hand-cut dovetails with a ruler and simple math
The Five-Minute Dovetail Video
December 18, 2006

Practice hand-cut dovetails without the pressure in this easy exercise to strengthen your hand-tool skills.
Why Leave Marks on Dovetails?
November 14, 2006

Q: I don’t understand why people leave a layout line marking the tails on a dovetail joint. Other layout lines and marks never show on a finished piece, so why…
Basics of a Half-Blind Dovetail Jig
October 15, 2006

After testing seven popular models, we show you how to set one up to cut drawer dovetails
Top Picks in Dovetail Jigs
October 15, 2006

Find out the best features to look for when shopping for a router dovetail jig based on our review of 11 popular models
Cutting Dovetails in Curved Drawers
September 1, 2006

Helpful jigs make it easier than you think

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