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HOW TO MAKE A DOVETAILED DRAWER

THE BOOK STAND

Knowing how to make a dovetailed drawer is one of the hallmarks of expertise in furniture making, and in this video I’ll be showing you exactly how it’s done. We’ll be covering joint layout, cutting, transferring and fitting, as well as gluing and making a solid wood base.

LESSON OBJECTIVES

    - How to layout joints
    - How to cut accurately
    - How to transfer joints
    - How to fit joints seamlessly

SUPPORTING MATERIAL

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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How to Chisel Correctly
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Seriously? How to use a chisel correctly? Do I really need to watch this? The short answer is yes. Yes you do.

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How to Use a Plane
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Surely you just push it, right? Wrong. There is a lot that goes into the simple task of planing. Body positioning, pressure, and movement are all essential to getting the most accuracy from this task. Watch this to learn how.

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