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THE CABINET

CUTTING THE DRAWER TAILS

Drawer making, quite possibly one of the most confusing and difficult milestones you’re likely to face as a beginner woodworker. This is a tricky process that requires a lot of planning, visualisation and accuracy.

LESSON OBJECTIVES

    - How to layout the lapped dovetails
    - How to saw the lapped dovetails
    - How to chisel the lapped dovetails
    - How to refine the lapped dovetails

SUPPORTING MATERIAL

How to Cut a Lapped Dovetail
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This video breaks down the entire process of cutting a lapped dovetail into minute steps. Perfect for those who need further clarification on this video.

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How to Cut a Through Dovetail
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This lesson will teach you the entire process of cutting a through dovetail from start to finish.

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How to Layout Dovetails
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In this lesson, I show you how to mark out the dovetails on the dovetail box project.

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