Building Hand Tool Skills: A Dovetail a Day. Make that a week.
While I would like to believe that I could dedicate enough time each day to run to the shop and chop a set of tails, I know that I’m kidding myself. But I’m determined to give myself the practice necessary to improve my sawing and chiseling skills, in the hopes that I can develop the kind of muscle memory I see in some of the really good woodworkers. To give you some context, I started this hobby around early 2006. I am, by no means, an excellent woodworker, but I strive to challenge myself and push my limits, and I’m not afraid of my mistakes. In that context, I’m going to present to you my first dovetails ever. I purchased Peter Korn’s book, Woodwork...
