Perfect dadoes; no jig
Jer Schmidt breaks it down to its simplest form: a straightedge, a spacer that matches your bit, and a piece of scrap.
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4 Tips for Dovetailing by Hand
Cutting your own dovetails is a right of passage for many woodworkers. Many out there find it intimidating when they first start though. Here are a few techniques that will help you out (or help you improve the skills you …
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Setting up a fillister plane
Tips on setting up and using this classic hand tool for joinery.
Read moreTapered Sliding Dovetails
Hand tools are the way to go for this traditional joint. Tapered sliding dovetails are multipurpose joints traditionally used for drawer dividers, holding legs in place on a pedestal table and attaching tops to case pieces. The primary reason for ̷…
Read moreMy favorite DIY joinery
Slip mortise-and-tenons are a step up, but definitely within reach for the beginning woodworker.
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