Dovetailing Secret!

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⚙️ EPISODE #209: Cutting your first, or fortieth, dovetail can be frustrating. But there is a simple principle to keep in mind that makes cutting and fitting them a breeze…well, with a little practice of course. In this episode I show you this fundamental approach, clearly breaking down the geometry of this timeless and classic joint. ⚙️ MAILING LIST for EPIC NEWS: https://www.epicwoodworking.com/mailing-list ⚙️ Visit https://www.epicwoodworking.com for Online Courses and Plans with Tom McLaughlin, In-Shop Classes, Events, Neighborwood Membership discounts, and more! ⚙️ SUBSCRIBE here and CLICK THE BELL to be notified of future live events and video uploads. ⚙️ EPISODE LINKS • Woodpecker 642 Square: https://www.woodpeck.com/woodpeckers-stainless-steel-squares.html • Pentel GraphGear 1000 Mechanical Pencil, (0.5mm): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GAU2RU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 • Dovetail Gauge: https://amzn.to/38HzB1b • Woodpecker 6" Hook Rule: https://www.woodpeck.com/ott-hook-rule-2020.html • Lie Nielsen Dovetail Saw: https://www.lie-nielsen.com/products/dovetail-saws-dovetail-saw • Veritas Dovetail Saw: https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/hand-tools/saws/dovetail/64007-veritas-dovetail-saws • Veritas Chisel (PM-V11): https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/hand-tools/chisels/bench/69847-veritas-pm-v11-bench-chisels • Narex Chisels: https://amzn.to/3808Ft7 • Marking knife: https://www.highlandwoodworking.com/hockunhandledmarkingknife34x7.aspx ⚙️ RELATED VIDEO RESOURCES • Shaker End Table Course and Plans: https://www.epicwoodworking.com/product/st • Shaker End Table with Drawer Course and Plans: https://www.epicwoodworking.com/product/td • Shaker Chest of Drawers Course and Plans: https://www.epicwoodworking.com/product/sc • Cutting Amazing Dovetails by Hand https://youtu.be/WxVhdDkcLL8 • How to Hand-cut Fine Dovetails: https://youtu.be/nT9fS5RA6AQ • Making a Serving Tray with Hand-cut Dovetails: https://youtu.be/ASA-EtyQL4s ⚙️ SOCIALS • Instagram: @tommclaughlin10 • Facebook: @EpicWoodworking • Twitter: @EpicWoodworking • YouTube: @EpicWoodworking ⚙️ TOM's PORTFOLIO: https://www.epicwoodworking.com/portfolio ~~~~~~~ LIVE EVENTS are filmed in the shop of Tom McLaughlin, host of TV's Classic Woodworking and Shop Night Live. Tom loves to pass on the craft of woodworking by creating projects to present in live video form backed by his over 30-years of experience making fine custom furniture. ~~~~~~~ FTC Disclosure: In general, the links we provide through Amazon are affiliate links, which means we will receive a small commission if you purchase something using that link. Affiliate arrangements are not a focus for us, but we do want you to be aware of this one.