Dovetail Joints

Workshop Tip: Turn any chisel into a dovetail chisel

October 12, 2022

A stationary belt sander easily removes flat areas so chisel will fit nicely into the corner of a dovetail socket.
How to Cut Houndstooth Dovetails

August 4, 2022

Frank Strazza, a master of the unusual houndstooth dovetail joint, explains the secrets of this dovetail within a dovetail.
Build a traditional plate rack

June 8, 2022

With hand-cut dovetails and mortise-and-tenon joints, cove molding, and hanging with a French cleat, this plate rack lets you hone your handwork skills while you update your kitchen.
Build a small box with mitered dovetails

April 6, 2022

Elegant, small, and playful, this dovetailed box makes a perfect present
Dovetail Saw Guides

February 28, 2022

Saw guides offer a helping hand whether you're a first-time dovetailer or a pro.
Make and Fit a Dovetailed Drawer

December 10, 2021

A recipe for drawers that look great and work flawlessly
Workshop tip: Foolproof way to fit mitered dovetails

November 11, 2021

The tape lets you trim just one side of the miter while maintaining the perfect angle, producing a flawless fit.
Workshop tip: Dovetail sled makes short work of pins

October 7, 2021

The pivoting fence of this jig delivers clean, precise cuts with little layout.
Build a Shaker chest of drawers

June 14, 2021

Years of experience mending antiques led to the methods Tom McLaughlin used on this Shaker chest of drawers to ensure that it will live to be an antique someday, too.
Workshop Tip: Painter’s tape helps with dovetail transfer

October 8, 2020

Three layers of tape creates a shallow rabbet to register against.

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