About the video: Carcase and Drawer Construction and Half-Lap Dovetails
Overview
“How can you apply the skills you've learned to other projects? In this lesson, we will look at cabinet construction. I will show you some examples of dovetails used in drawer construction. ”
In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Carcase and Drawer Construction and Half-Lap Dovetails, 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
“ Carcase and Drawer Construction and Half-Lap Dovetails In this lesson, I'll show you how to take what we've covered in the box to other types of construction. On my right, I have a cabinet. The cabinet has dovetail corners exactly like the box, but just more dovetails. We also have the mitre. At the back of the carcase, we have what would've been the base of our box. It's doing the same function, but this time it's vertical. This can also be hung on the wall, so this is half of a French cleat. With the addition of a shelf and a divider, we can make this more thing functional. If you want ...”
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3D Design, 3D Modeling, Arts & Crafts, DIY, Furniture Design & Making, Interactive Design, Woodworking

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