Jon Peters - Longview Woodworking
Make this Dovetail Jig & Cut Perfect Dovetails [EVERY SINGLE TIME!]
This video demonstrates how to build a jig for cutting dovetails on a table saw. The jig is designed to attach to a crosscut sled and uses a combination of table saw and band saw cuts to create the dovetails. The video also includes tips for setting up the jig and cutting the dovetails.
Watch this BEFORE cutting dovetails
This video explores the pros and cons of cutting dovetails by hand versus machine. The creator discusses the design considerations for dovetail layout, including the size and shape of the piece, and then demonstrates how to use a dovetail jig to cut dovetails on a router. The video concludes with a discussion of the importance of choosing the right tools and techniques for each project.
Hand Cut Dovetails | How to Tweak your Dovetails for a Better Fit
This video demonstrates a technique for tweaking hand-cut dovetails to achieve a tighter fit. The presenter explains how to use a specialized tool called a Shan shim to adjust the spacing between the pins, resulting in a more precise and secure joint. The video also covers the importance of using a compressible wood for the drawer sides to allow for a tighter fit.
Dovetailing - The Coping Saw Method | Paul Sellers
This video demonstrates a quick method for dovetailing using a coping saw. The presenter explains how to mark and cut the dovetails, using a knife to transfer lines and a chisel to pare down the waste. The video concludes with the dovetails joined together, showcasing the effectiveness of this technique.
Making a Dovetail Guide | Paul Sellers
Paul Sellers demonstrates a simple dovetail guide that can be used to create accurate dovetails for multiple boxes. The guide helps to ensure consistent dovetail angles and depths, eliminating the need for repeated layout work. This technique can save time and improve the accuracy of your dovetailing.
Houndstooth Dovetails: Easy Fancy Joinery
This video demonstrates how to cut houndstooth dovetails for a bench using a bandsaw and chisels. The creator explains how to create a jig for marking the dovetails and provides tips for cutting and chiseling them. They also show how to glue the dovetails together and plane the end cap flush with the front laminate.
Dovetails Ratios – Which one to use?
This video explores the different ratios used in dovetail joinery, explaining how they affect the strength and appearance of the joint. The presenter discusses the historical context of dovetail ratios and how modern glues have changed the importance of mechanical strength. They also offer advice on choosing the best ratio for your project based on aesthetics and wood type.
This might change the way you dovetail.
The video showcases a new dovetailing tool called the Dovetail Square, designed to combine the functions of a layout gauge and a precision tri-square. The video also highlights a new Vice Block, designed to improve the stability of inexpensive vises for dovetailing.