About the video: Dovetails 2
Overview
“I will now show you how to prepare the pin board by placing it in a vice and tracing the shape of the tails. I will then demonstrate how to cut out the pins with saws as before and clean up with a chisel. Finally, I'll test fit the joint and make any necessary adjustments. ”
In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Dovetails 2, which is part of the Domestika online course: Specialization in Woodworking: Techniques, Styles, and Innovations. Master woodworking hand tools to create durable, timeless furniture with traditional techniques and expert guidance.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Dovetails To make sure I choose the correct ends, I'll use the coloured dots to identify where these tails are going. These tails will be going on top of these pins. Now I need to find a way of stabilising this top board, so it doesn't move around on the bottom board. The first thing I'll do is use my plane to set the height... of the pin board. Pin board is going in the vice. Make sure that the face mark is facing towards you with the edge mark pointing to this side. Now that's flush with the side of the plane. I'll now move the plane back slightly and now that will support the back end ...”
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Course summary for: Specialization in Woodworking: Techniques, Styles, and Innovations
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3D Design, 3D Modeling, Arts & Crafts, DIY, Furniture Design & Making, Interactive Design, Woodworking

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