Specialization in Woodworking: Techniques, Styles, and Innovations

Overview

“In this lesson, I'll show you how to cut the bevels on the end of the hinge piece so that when the two meet in the pattern they create an open 90º “birdsmouth” joint. ”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Cutting Offset Bevels and Fitting the Hinge Pieces, 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

“Cutting Offset Bevels and Fitting the Hinge Piece All the diagonal pieces are cut and fit into our frame. The next piece to make is the hinge piece, but before we start making it, let's talk a little more in detail about exactly what's happening with the hinge piece. There are two hinge pieces on each side of the diagonal. One comes out from the center of the four quadrants and the other comes out from the corner of the four other quadrants. Where they meet, they create what's called a bird's mouth, and the locking piece fits into the bird's mouth. The bevels on that end of the hinge piece ...”

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Course summary for: Specialization in Woodworking: Techniques, Styles, and Innovations

• Level: Beginner
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• 1497 students
• 8 units
• 111 lessons (19h 23m)
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• Category

  Craft

• Areas

  3D Design, 3D Modeling, Arts & Crafts, DIY, Furniture Design & Making, Interactive Design, Woodworking