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THE CABINET

HOW TO CUT THE HALF-BLIND DOVETAILS

In this part of the Cabinet project, I show you how to both layout and cut the half-blind dovetails that hold the carcass together.

LESSON OBJECTIVES

    - How to layout the joint
    - Where to set the marking gauge
    - How to create invisible baselines
    - How to avoid common mistakes

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 Tails
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Want a refresher on this step when we made the dovetail box project? This link takes you directly that that lesson.

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How to Saw Correctly
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Unable to cut a straight line? Can’t make square cuts? Can’t get the saw started in the first place?! This lesson will help!

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