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Interesting dovetail layout tools
February 18, 2021

Do your dovetails go wrong at the dreaded "transfer?" If so, collinear marking might be the answer you've been looking for.
How to Dovetail Thin Parts
January 6, 2021

Mike Pekovich's technique combines machines and handwork for fast, consistent dovetails with a handcut look.
Hollow-Chisel Mortiser Speeds up Half-Blind Dovetails
September 9, 2020

Use the mortiser to remove most of the waste at the back of each socket before using your bench chisels for cleanup.
A Quick Way to Clean Up Half-Blind Dovetails
May 12, 2020

Routing away half-blind dovetail waste can be a risky proposition. Mike Pekovich's trick is to add a fence to his router base to prevent routing past the lap line.
Half-Blind Dovetailed Drawer – part 1
March 17, 2020

In this three-part episode, Mike builds a drawer for the cabinet, taking you through his ever-methodical methods for perfect half-blind dovetails.
When Spelching Makes You Feel Good
August 29, 2019

Most of the time, we take measures to avoid spelching, but as Megan Fitzpatrick demonstrates, once in awhile, spelching can help
Ep 4b: Case Dovetails – Pins
November 6, 2018

In this episode, Chris moves on to the pin board and finishes the bulk of the dovetail work
Ep 4a: Case Dovetails – Tails
November 6, 2018

In this episode, Chris takes on the through dovetails on the top of the case, starting with the tail board, and of course, all with hand tools
How to Create Precise Dovetails on the Bandsaw
July 26, 2018

Michael Fortune uses four simple jigs to create perfect-fitting dovetail joints quickly and efficiently.
Smart-phone Flashlight Guides Dovetail Transfer
June 7, 2018

I cut tails first when dovetailing, and I find it tricky to align the tail board precisely over the pin board when transferring the layout from one to the other.…

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