The dovetail jig gets a lot of use in my shop. But there are a few things that can be an inconvenience when using it. My biggest complaint is that I have to stoop over to see what I'm doing as I work...
This one is for the advanced woodworker. It will challenge your dovetailing ability. This free woodworking plan calls for 2 different kinds of dovetails; Through dovetail, sliding dovetail, and tappered dovetail.
Here\'s a project that\'s sure to advance your skills while producing a practical, good-looking piece of furniture. The stool\'s extra strength comes from three different kinds of dovetail joints, which make the strongest connection between wide boards like the ones used in this project.
After I finish a large commission, I like to surprise my client during the holidays with a gift—this sturdy kitchen stepping stool. Making one is a pleasure because it's held together by nothing but dovetails, and I love hand cutting dovetails...
Dowel joints are one of the easiest - and cheapest - methods of fastening two pieces of wood together. The technique is ideal for joining two flat pieces together to form a larger flat surface (as used in the TV cabinet project).
