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Read more about the article How to Cut a Lapped Dovetail Joint

How to Cut a Lapped Dovetail Joint

  • Post author:Matt Estlea
  • Post published:November 2, 2020
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In this video, I show you how to cut a Lapped Dovetail entirely by hand. This joint is perfect when you want to mechanical strength of a dovetail, but don't necessarily want endgrain showing. Drawer front being a great example of this.

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Read more about the article How to Cut a Mortice and Tenon Joint

How to Cut a Mortice and Tenon Joint

  • Post author:Matt Estlea
  • Post published:November 2, 2020
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In this video, I show you how to cut a haunched Mortice and Tenon Joint entirely by hand. This is a very strong joint to use on chairs, door frames, and table legs. However it can also be applied to many other applications too.

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Read more about the article How to Cut a Bridle Joint

How to Cut a Bridle Joint

  • Post author:Matt Estlea
  • Post published:November 2, 2020
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In this video, I show you how to cut a bridle joint by hand. This is a beautiful joint when done well as is also incredibly versatile.

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Read more about the article How To Cut an Angled Dovetail Joint

How To Cut an Angled Dovetail Joint

  • Post author:Matt Estlea
  • Post published:October 20, 2020
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In this video, I show you how to mark out and cut an angled dovetail perfectly. It is strongly recommended you watch my video on How to Cut a Dovetail Joint by Hand before watching this video!

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Read more about the article How To Cut a Mitred Dovetail Joint

How To Cut a Mitred Dovetail Joint

  • Post author:Matt Estlea
  • Post published:October 20, 2020
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In this lesson I teach you how to make one of the most essential joints in woodworking, the mitred dovetail.

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Read more about the article How to Cut a Dovetail Joint

How to Cut a Dovetail Joint

  • Post author:Matt Estlea
  • Post published:October 20, 2020
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The pinnacle of hand cut joinery. The dovetail joint is an extremely versatile, decorate and strong joint that crasftman aspire to master. In this lesson, I show you how to get an accurate gap-free fit and share many tips and tricks to help you along the way.

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Read more about the article How To Cut a Cross Halving Joint

How To Cut a Cross Halving Joint

  • Post author:Matt Estlea
  • Post published:October 20, 2020
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Building on from the Corner Halving Joint, this one follows much the same premise but allows you to work towards achieving a snug fit. This requires accurate marking out and very careful chisel work by removing as little material as possible at a time.

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Read more about the article How to Cut a Corner Halving Joint

How to Cut a Corner Halving Joint

  • Post author:Matt Estlea
  • Post published:October 20, 2020
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This is probably the first woodworking joint you are ever likely to cut. Although it looks simple, it's deceptively difficult to get looking clean, crisp and square. These are a few of my tips when it comes to cutting a corner halving joint to ensure a beautiful, gap free joint.

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