Popular Woodworking 2006-04 № 154, страница 69

Popular Woodworking 2006-04 № 154, страница 69

Dovetails

This joint adds strength and beauty to any corner. And it's easier to cut than you might suspect.

I first saw this joint illustrated in "The Encyclopedia of Furniture Making," by Ernest Joyce (Sterling). I was fascinated by the complexity of it and for years wished I could cut them myself. When I finally cut the j oint, I realized the only difficult part was the initial layout; the rest was a matter of sawing and chiseling to the line.

by Rob Cosman

Rob is the Canadian representative for Lie-Nielsen Toolworks and has built custom

furniture since 1983. At Brigham Young University, he worked as Dale Nish's teaching assistant. Rob has produced six DVDs on handwork, including his latest, "Hand-cut Mortise and Tenon." Visit robcosman.com for more information.

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