| Project by ccanderson102 | posted 107 days ago | 755 views | 0 times favorited | 4 comments |  |
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While tinkering in the garage the other night while the temps were above freezing I decided to try dovetails for the first time. I Cut the tails with the bandsaw and the tails with a wimpy coping saw. I found it to be very therapeutic but then I realized that to do it right it it is going to cost me a few more new tools. I see a dovetail saw and some chisels in my future
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NormG
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#1 posted 107 days ago
Now that you have done one, you just will not be able to stop and the proper tools will assist you in this activity, great job
-- Norman
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#2 posted 107 days ago
Congratulations on completing the rite of passage! The first is the most difficult.
-- Art
The Head Charles
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#3 posted 107 days ago
Awesome job. Glad to see your expanding your woodworking skills. I just completed my first project using dovetails. Check it out here. Keep on working on your dovetails.
-- Tim- http://www.asliceofwoodworkshop.com; Twitter-@asliceofwood; Facebook-http://www.facebook.com/asliceofwood
BasHolland
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#4 posted 99 days ago
Keep on working on your dovetails. Read books, watch videos and practice, practice and more practice.
But it’s true: a dovetail saw and some good chisels will help a lot.
Accurate layout and precise transferring are also part of getting sharp and clean dovetails.
When I work on some dovetails, I forget everything…....
-- Bas, Holland
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