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 ...
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...
stapled, veneers or mystery wood and made to fit in a box for easy shipping. The best wood furnishings are made from natural air dried, solid furniture quality wood handmade by a master craftsman using age old tried and tested mortis and tenon joints, pegged and doweled methods, using ...
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...
Glue any boards that aren't wide enough with simple rub joints. Make sure that the wood is squared up, too.[1] 2 When the glue is dry, rip the boards down to width on a table saw. Then clean up the sawn edges with a fore plane. Part 2 Cutting the Shelves 1 Cut the ...
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...
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...