Dovetails are a fascinating form of joinery with numerous variations. In this video, David Charlesworth focuses on various methods and techniques to create the traditional through dovetail.<\/p>\n
David shares how to best prepare and mark the wood to set you up for better fitting joints. See how a few simple jigs and fixtures can help you throughout the dovetailing process. You will also learn the critical areas to check and how to correct common errors as they arise. David explores the subject in depth, offering a level of insight even seasoned dovetailers will appreciate.<\/p>\n
David Charlesworth has taught woodworking since 1973 and is widely respected in England as a writer for Furniture & Cabinetmaking Magazine. His specialty is getting the most out of hand tools in precise and original ways.<\/p>\n
Chapters:<\/p>\n
1. Introduction<\/p>\n
2. Timber Preparation<\/p>\n
3. Shooting Ends<\/p>\n
4. Designing the Joint<\/p>\n
5. Marking the Joint<\/p>\n
6. Dovetail Saws<\/p>\n
7. Removing the Waste: Jewellers Saw<\/p>\n
8. Chopping the Shoulder Lines<\/p>\n
9. Cleaning the Shoulders<\/p>\n
10. Rigorous Checking<\/p>\n
11. Correcting Errors<\/p>\n
12. Transfer<\/p>\n
13. Bevel Theory<\/p>\n
14. Gauging Pin Board<\/p>\n
15. Bandsaw for Dovetails<\/p>\n
16. Hand Sawing Pins<\/p>\n
17. The Jewellers (Fret) Saw<\/p>\n
18. Paring Pin Sides<\/p>\n
19. Chopping Shoulder Line<\/p>\n
20. Cleaning the Corners<\/p>\n
21. Checking<\/p>\n
22. Using Light to Check Fit: A Cunning Plan<\/p>\n
23. Glue Up<\/p>\n
24. A Neat Repair<\/p>\n
25. Planing the Exterior<\/p>\n
26. Edge Planing<\/p>\n
27. Final Words<\/p>\n
191 minutes. Lie-Nielsen Toolworks Productions, 2019. Video download.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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