Demystifying Hand Cut Dovetails – Downloadable Technique

Demystifying hand Cut Dovetails
The dovetail joint is regarded as the paramount joint of fine woodworking because it blends form and function. But the reason it’s been used for centuries is because of its simplicity and strength. Making accurate dovetails boils down to a few good tools and developing the skill to saw and chisel to a line. Follow the step by step instruction and detailed photographs as Woodcraft Magazine’s Contributing Editor Rob Cosman teaches you how to hand cut dovetails.You will be able to download the pdf file from the Thank You page or from the Downloadable Product Email once your order is placed.The Editors of Woodcraft Magazine have selected their best “technique” articles and are now making them available for download directly to your computer. Topics ranging from finishing to hand cutting dovetails will allow you to read, learn, and apply woodworking techniques that you once thought impossible. Seasoned woodworking professionals will lead you through the steps necessary to master these skills, making use of detailed color photography to provide additional insight into the process. While the skilled use of these techniques are important for a variety of woodworking applications, these articles will prove to be invaluable when undertaking projects in the Woodcraft Magazine Classic Project Plans series.