Dovetailed Box
This box is a great way to practice dovetails and some hand tool skills. I love boxes. They’re quick to make. They’re useful. They make great gifts. And, you can do fun fancy stuff like add marquetry on top. I …
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Four Common Woodworking Joints
From butt joints to dovetails, every builder should know these essential woodworking joints —and when to use each one. The following is a small sample from the book The Complete Starter Guide to Making Wooden Boxes, written by Albert …
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Houndstooth Dovetails
This joint adds strength and beauty to any corner. And it’s easier to cut than you might suspect. I first saw this joint illustrated in “The Encyclopedia of Furniture Making,” by Ernest Joyce (Sterling). I was fascinated by …
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The Ultimate Frank Klausz Dovetail Guide
Stop measuring and simply learn how to saw straight. The dovetail is an ancient joint widely used in cathedrals, barns and Egyptian furniture. It is the right joint for many items including fine furniture, carcases, drawers and jewelry boxes. …
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Skunk Tool Works No. 444 am Review
Tool: No. 444 am Shop Now Manufacturer: Skunk Tool Works MSRP: $129 As a rule of thumb, if something doesn’t have multiple uses in my shop, I don’t generally keep it around. That even goes for hand tools. The …
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Hand-Cutting Dovetails
Basic steps for beautiful joints. Dovetails. They get put on a pedestal as a sign of quality. And while not every project or furniture style warrants them, I enjoy sitting down, listening to an audiobook, and cutting them by hand. …
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