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An eight-step approach for getting a perfectly fitting joint, straight from the saw. The dovetail joint is regarded as the paramount joint of fine woodworking because it blends form and function. But the reason it's been used for centuries is because of its simplicity and strength. Making accurate dovetails boils down to having a few good tools and developing the skill to saw and chisel to a line. After teaching hundreds of students and cutting thousands of the joints myself, I’ve developed a straightforward sequence that can help anyone cut a through-dovetail joint that requires no after-the-fact fitting. My approach covers preparing, laying out, sawing, and chiseling out the tails and pins and addresses the most common problems woodworkers encounter. So whether you’re a beginner or advanced woodworker, I hope the next few pages encourage you to spend an hour or two at your workbench trying your hand at dovetailing—or refining the dovetailing skills you already possess. We’ll create a test joint to give you hands-on experience. Of course, honing the technique takes time but after a few dozen corners, your speed will significantly increase. At some point you’ll realize hand-cutting dovetails can take less time than setting up a dovetail router jig, especially when doing smaller projects. Speed aside, you’ll also fall in love with the look of hand-cut dovetail joints. Now let’s get started. The Hand-Cut Dovetailer’s Tool Kit To follow this joinery exercise, you’ll need a ba...

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Dovetails can be complex, but they do not need to be. This is the simplest and easiest way I know to Hand cut a Dovetail joint. As Hand tool Woodworking skills go this one is very easy once you master a few basic skills. Also, there are thousands of ways to do it. this is just one method that does not require much thought or a pile of jigs. Tools needed: Squair: Marking knife: Chisel Set: Dovetail Saw: Moxon Vise: How I made mine: Mallet: How I made mine: For the depth of the pins and tails, I like to use the actual thickness of the board rather than a marking gauge. This si far more exact, and it requires fewer tools. on top of that, there may be small differences from board to board. this will give you exact measurements to go off of. to make these marks I set them on the back side of the Moxon vise and make the mark on both sides of the board. It is fairly quick to mark both sides of both boards, and you are making a line that you can trust. I like to use a storyboard to transfer the marks tot he end of the board. This way I can make the same tales on all the boards. Then with a square, I transfer those marks across the top square tot he face of the board. Make sure to x out the segments that need to be removed. It is no fun to cut out the wrong pieces. I do not mark out the angle to cut the tales at. In all honesty, it really does not matter. I just put the saw on the cut line and lean it a bit till it looks good to me. A lot of people get all bent out of shape about t...

Introduction I’ve cut lots of dovetails over the years, both by hand and using dovetail jigs and a router. If I’m doing a run of drawers, I’ll use the jig and router 10 times out of 10. But for a small project, I’ll still cut them by hand. Why? First, in the time it takes to get the jig and router set up and dialed in, I could be well into the process of cutting them by hand. Second, hand-cutting dovetails is fun and rewarding. There are many “right ways” to cut them—I’ll just show you the method I learned. The most important thing is to work as accurately as you can, but don’t be concerned with perfection. Enjoy the truly handcrafted look! Tools Required • Chisels • Clamps • Dovetail saw • Marking gauge • Sharpening guide • Sharpening stones • Sliding T-bevel • Woodworking vise Materials Required • Hardwood lumber • Wood glue Step 2 Lay Out Tails With the sliding T-bevel on the end of your board, set the dovetail angle—given in a “rise and run” format instead of degrees. Softwoods are traditionally 1:6 and hardwoods 1:8. Lay out the tails with a marking knife. Unlike a line marked by even a sharp pencil, a line marked by a knife is exact. You can choose your dovetail size, but there should be a half pin on both edges of the pin boards. Family handyman Step 4 Cut to the Line Staying just outside your layout marks, saw down each line to just shy of the depth line. If you’d like, you can mark the waste areas to be cut out so you don’t cut on the w...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Oakland's burger master Chris Kronner shares his burger philosophy in his debut cookbook, A Burger To Believe In . Complete with classic recipes, dishes from collaborators like Bar Tartine, a chicken wing salad and a short story from Harold McGee, this book is one for the truest and quirkiest of burger lovers. When you're craving burgers but don't have a meat grinder at home, opt for this hand-cut burger recipe. No grinder? No problem. My friend Michael Black, a San Francisco sushi chef, once told me that the only burger worth eating is the one you cut by hand. A hand-cut burger is a nice option for a smaller group, or a sophisticated dinner party where you can sing the praises of beef tallow. This recipe magically turns a single steak into dinner for four. A Burger To Believe In Ingredients • 1 (1 1/2-pound) boneless rib-eye steak (preferably dry-aged) • 2 cups unsalted butter or rendered beef tallow, plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter • 1 white onion • 1 (5-ounce) piece horseradish (2 to 3 inches) • 2 tablespoons buttermilk • kosher salt • 4 Pain de Mie Buns or 8 slices soft slab bread • 16 to 24 dill pickle slices Directions • Chill the steak in the freezer until firm to the touch but not frozen, 15 to 20 minutes. Cut the steak into 1⁄4-inch-thick slices, then slice into 1⁄4-inch-thick strips, and then into 1⁄4-inch cubes. Remove the sinew and connective tissue but keep the fat. • Divide the beef into four equal ...

Introducing the Hand-Cut Knife, the ultimate gentleman's (and ladies') pocket knife. • The first thing you will notice about the knife is the incredible wood box it arrives in. There's nothing else like it on the planet. • The blade disappears into the handle when closed...this design we are patenting. • "Couch flippers" adore the incredibly smooth action from the next-to-no-friction ceramic ball bearings. • The blade is of the highest grade steel (S35VN stainless), made in Syracuse, NY. • The handle is 6AI-4V titanium. It spends 12 hours in a CNC machine get that magnificent profile. • The handle is engravable with initials, company names, etc. • The screws are also titanium…like the handle, they will never rust. • Each knife is numbered. • We are using pinkish/purple titanium screws for the Ladies' knife. We now have this beauty in 3 configurations. • 2019: The original, manual knife. Only weighs an incredible 2.2 oz! Closed length is 3.5 inches. Open is just shy of 6". • 2021: An Automatic version. Same dimensions as the manual. Weighs 2.4 oz. • NEW FOR 2022: The Automatic with pocket clip. 4.75" closed, 8" deployed, 4.9 oz. Life Hack: The 3.5" knives fit perfectly in your jean's watch pocket. Engraving: We are able to laser-engrave the titanium handle with text up to 5 characters. This could be initials, company names, dates, etc. We've also engraved the wood box with text and images, even caricatures. Sky's the limit, just call us if you have a special request: 800-83...

An eight-step approach for getting a perfectly fitting joint, straight from the saw. The dovetail joint is regarded as the paramount joint of fine woodworking because it blends form and function. But the reason it's been used for centuries is because of its simplicity and strength. Making accurate dovetails boils down to having a few good tools and developing the skill to saw and chisel to a line. After teaching hundreds of students and cutting thousands of the joints myself, I’ve developed a straightforward sequence that can help anyone cut a through-dovetail joint that requires no after-the-fact fitting. My approach covers preparing, laying out, sawing, and chiseling out the tails and pins and addresses the most common problems woodworkers encounter. So whether you’re a beginner or advanced woodworker, I hope the next few pages encourage you to spend an hour or two at your workbench trying your hand at dovetailing—or refining the dovetailing skills you already possess. We’ll create a test joint to give you hands-on experience. Of course, honing the technique takes time but after a few dozen corners, your speed will significantly increase. At some point you’ll realize hand-cutting dovetails can take less time than setting up a dovetail router jig, especially when doing smaller projects. Speed aside, you’ll also fall in love with the look of hand-cut dovetail joints. Now let’s get started. The Hand-Cut Dovetailer’s Tool Kit To follow this joinery exercise, you’ll need a ba...

Dovetails can be complex, but they do not need to be. This is the simplest and easiest way I know to Hand cut a Dovetail joint. As Hand tool Woodworking skills go this one is very easy once you master a few basic skills. Also, there are thousands of ways to do it. this is just one method that does not require much thought or a pile of jigs. Tools needed: Squair: Marking knife: Chisel Set: Dovetail Saw: Moxon Vise: How I made mine: Mallet: How I made mine: For the depth of the pins and tails, I like to use the actual thickness of the board rather than a marking gauge. This si far more exact, and it requires fewer tools. on top of that, there may be small differences from board to board. this will give you exact measurements to go off of. to make these marks I set them on the back side of the Moxon vise and make the mark on both sides of the board. It is fairly quick to mark both sides of both boards, and you are making a line that you can trust. I like to use a storyboard to transfer the marks tot he end of the board. This way I can make the same tales on all the boards. Then with a square, I transfer those marks across the top square tot he face of the board. Make sure to x out the segments that need to be removed. It is no fun to cut out the wrong pieces. I do not mark out the angle to cut the tales at. In all honesty, it really does not matter. I just put the saw on the cut line and lean it a bit till it looks good to me. A lot of people get all bent out of shape about t...

Introducing the Hand-Cut Knife, the ultimate gentleman's (and ladies') pocket knife. • The first thing you will notice about the knife is the incredible wood box it arrives in. There's nothing else like it on the planet. • The blade disappears into the handle when closed...this design we are patenting. • "Couch flippers" adore the incredibly smooth action from the next-to-no-friction ceramic ball bearings. • The blade is of the highest grade steel (S35VN stainless), made in Syracuse, NY. • The handle is 6AI-4V titanium. It spends 12 hours in a CNC machine get that magnificent profile. • The handle is engravable with initials, company names, etc. • The screws are also titanium…like the handle, they will never rust. • Each knife is numbered. • We are using pinkish/purple titanium screws for the Ladies' knife. We now have this beauty in 3 configurations. • 2019: The original, manual knife. Only weighs an incredible 2.2 oz! Closed length is 3.5 inches. Open is just shy of 6". • 2021: An Automatic version. Same dimensions as the manual. Weighs 2.4 oz. • NEW FOR 2022: The Automatic with pocket clip. 4.75" closed, 8" deployed, 4.9 oz. Life Hack: The 3.5" knives fit perfectly in your jean's watch pocket. Engraving: We are able to laser-engrave the titanium handle with text up to 5 characters. This could be initials, company names, dates, etc. We've also engraved the wood box with text and images, even caricatures. Sky's the limit, just call us if you have a special request: 800-83...