Dovetails

Cooking with leftovers
May 16, 2023

Keeping it simple for students, and why we don't do the fiddly stuff in a two-day class.
An Infill Apron Plane
October 28, 2022

Recently engrossed in making the tools that aid and complement the creation of fine furniture, Nicholas made this infill apron plane. He wanted the plane to be sleek, streamlined, and…
A Moravian-Style Workbench
October 28, 2022

Brandon wanted to take a hand-tools workbench to the next level. He incorporated his own design elements on a time-tested workbench design. All the joinery was cut by hand, including…
A Moxon Dovetail Vise
October 28, 2022

Between furniture pieces, Derek recharges by building new tools. Recently it was this Moxon dovetail vise, which had been on his list for some time. This one isn’t his first;…
Amana Church Bench
August 5, 2022

With a long and storied history going back to the early 1800s in Iowa's Amana colonies, this bench is built to survive being broken down and transported, and used every week by church members.
Dovetailed drawer design in SketchUp
November 30, 2021

Tim Killen demonstrates how he creates dovetails in SketchUp.
Workshop tip: Foolproof way to fit mitered dovetails
November 11, 2021

The tape lets you trim just one side of the miter while maintaining the perfect angle, producing a flawless fit.
Workshop tip: Dovetail sled makes short work of pins
October 7, 2021

The pivoting fence of this jig delivers clean, precise cuts with little layout.
The No. 112 Chest of Drawers
April 7, 2021

There are 112 dovetails in this chest, hence its formal name: the No. 112 Chest of Drawers. “Yes, we counted and without shame,” Rob says. The design was inspired by…
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.

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