Matt Estlea
How to Cut a Dovetail Joint
Lesson Objectives
- To confidently mark out both the tails and the pins
- How to accurately cut the tails and pins
- How to recognise and fix issues in the joint
- To confidently apply dovetails to your projects
If you’re still struggling with getting this joint right, have a look at this video where I share 5 tips to instantly improve your dovetails. Also, if you want to know what my Five Favorite Tools for Hand Cut Joinery are, have a look at this video!
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