It's pretty easy to set up a jig and cut a series of perfectly fitting dovetails. What about when you don't have a jig to use? Then, it's time to turn to the centuries-old technique of hand-cutting a dovetail joint. It only takes a moderate set of hand tools and careful layout ...
Many woodworkers consider the router to be the most versatile portable power tool in the shop. Here are six router tips divided by experience level.
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2. Plane the edges even with one another. The edges are the reference for the router table, so an uneven joint at a corner will show up in the groove. A 3. With a 1/4-in. or 3/8-in. rabbeting bit set 3/16 in. above the edge of the table, cut the groove on the interior...
Dovetail Joint Info Dovetail Joint A dovetail joint or simply dovetail is a joint technique most commonly used in woodworking joinery. Noted for its resistance to being pulled apart (tensile strength), the dovetail joint is commonly used to join, for example, the sides of a drawer to the fron...
Now this joint can be achieved more easily with the WoodRiver Deluxe Dovetail Jig from Woodcraft. The jig makes it a simple process to align the dovetail pins for center, align the tails to the pins, and then rout both sides of the half-blind dovetail joint at the same time for a preci...
With a dovetail saw, I cut the rough shape of the shaft of the neck and, very precisely, the tenon which will attach the neck to the body. The shape of the neck is refined with a drawknife. Step 9: The Neck Pt.5: Heel Block Carving ...
The spline dovetail is a joint that can be used for both strength and decoration. It looks especially attractive on small carcasses and is popular with box makers. It's simple to make and the only tools needed are a router fitted with a...
Finger joints, using a dovetail template and a router will also make good joints to join the panels. You have to allow for the 1" overlap of each panel when making the finger joint, as this gives the boat an attractive finished look. This system makes a simple but very nice boat and ...
A box joint looks a bit like a dovetail, but you can make it with a table saw. Getting it right requires careful layout, but it’s worth the effort. Take your time and you’ll have joinery that’s strong and attractive. You also get to make a jig—a custom-made gadget that accura...