A Comprehensive Guide to Cutting Dovetails

A Comprehensive Guide to Cutting Dovetails - Tips and Tricks Galore

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5 жыл бұрын

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This weeks woodworking joint is a comprehensive guide to cutting perfect dovetails. I’ve included everything I know about cutting dovetails and all the tips and tricks I’ve learned over the years. Let me know in the comments what joint you’d like to see next week. Thanks for watching! Please like, comment and subscribe. Cheers!
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@katzmosestools 5 жыл бұрын

Check this out: Holiday Dovetail Challenge: bit.ly/holidayIGdovetailchallenge

@Garlic46227 5 жыл бұрын

I think the opposite of proud is "humble"

@stallionranchwoodworks 5 жыл бұрын

Are you not selling your jigs anymore? Went to your site and could not find them.

@fadingfromfocus 4 жыл бұрын

@@Garlic46227 I think in the case of building the opposite of proud is shy

@fadingfromfocus 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Jonathan, I just wanted to say I really enjoy and appreciate your content. I was wondering how you like the Stanley sweetheart chisels? I have the same set and am not quite sure about the consistency of hardness throughout the set, also a few of mine are bellied which I havent had the chance to flatten out yet.

@koalafan1576 2 жыл бұрын

I have a very important question. Why do dovetails have tiny tails for big pins? Can we essentially make them the same size? Ah, got the answer at 4:43 where you said “however you want to space them” so why do you always do tiny tails? I’m really curious as I want to start learning to cut them. I ordered your 8:1 and 6:1 jigs right before I stopped woodworking in 2019 so I haven’t had a chance to use them yet. Come January I will start the hobby again. @Jonathan Katz-Moses

@chadryk5 3 жыл бұрын

Man, I've learned SO MUCH by watching this vid. After trying my hand - COMPLETELY FREE HANDED, and without the proper tools - so much of what you explained herein made sense. You're a good teacher. Thanks much for sharing your knowledge! By the way, Your dovetail jig looks like an answer to my immediate woes. Again, humble thanks!

@Senluis13 4 ай бұрын

The author does like to from scratch, kzfaq.infoUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. As another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us don’t have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we won’t be able to practise the full stack project, is still great.

@steverochon1620 4 жыл бұрын

In general, your channel is becoming a favorite. In this video, so many demonstrators don't show the necessary corrections. Everything is square and tight, but you take the time to show how to deal with (my) reality. Thanks for your work!

@barkingshark6413 3 жыл бұрын

Nice how you admit your mistakes Jonathan and not edit them out. I make dovetails on everything for years and still make mistakes once in awhile. Well done.

@UniversalHuman7 21 күн бұрын

Wow! Truly incredible work

@gandjboyd7872 5 ай бұрын

Great video , I just bought my 1st Japanese dovetail saw because I want to do some hand cut dovetails last time I did them was 40 years ago back in high school time to try again

@GregsGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Easily the best dovetail video I've seen. Bravo.

@bobjohnson2089 2 жыл бұрын

This video was worth it just for the reference to KM Tools. Hand cut dovetails my next project. I restore antique furniture, Have always admired the craftsmanship on the dovetails.

@ihadabadday7709 5 жыл бұрын

Thank You , Mr. Katz - Moses, Hope this is your best year ever!!!

@trueleyes 4 жыл бұрын

Oh by the way; I just received your dovetail guide today and I already did some work with it. What a difference. Great Tool! Thanks.

@jlucas42 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent comprehensive guide and the inspiration that I needed to get started! I just picked up a dovetail jig from your store, so hopefully sometime later this week I'll get to try it out!

@MrSkunky2009 2 ай бұрын

Fascinating & so insightful...HOOKED !!!

@andywaterman1285 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah Noah

@jochanan2137 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome tip Katz, with "my" dovetails, I will be keeping the saw dust for my spaces. Great video thanks for the lesson!

@jimbo2629 5 жыл бұрын

The rebate is a great improvement. Testing with the square also is new to me. Also using the jig to ease the pins is good too. Also collecting the sawdust. In fact a very detailed video. The only one I’ve seen that deals with imperfections.

@thomasparkin259 4 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! I love picking up comprehensive info on woodworking! I hope to be as good as my father one day, the man had a natural talent when it came to woodworking and prided himself on fine clueless dovetail joints.

@msgajhimelret9496 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting, great demo... as practice I plan on doing the workbench with Dove Tail corners on the upper trim.. into 2X4s and round the corners off... HA!!

@hansangb 2 жыл бұрын

Ordered the jig, the saw, and the alignment board. I don't think I need the board but it's the best way to support your channel. My niece is getting married and I want to make her a killer jewelry case.

@SymbiotAlpha 3 жыл бұрын

came here for joint of the week not what I was expecting but I did need some help with my shitty dovetails so it worked out.

@theunisolckers7996 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for not having ridiculous shipping costs on your dovetail jigs. I have both on it's way to Australia :) keep doing good stuff man I love your channel

@Tac0caT0 3 жыл бұрын

Bout to make a dovetail bench out of some leftover 4x12 bits from a job!

@BespokeCarpentry 4 жыл бұрын

One of the cleanest dovetails I've seen. Definitely some serious skill man. Help me make my first dovetails.

@hawkercnc8261 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff, many thanks. If the saw blade is well supported by the magnets what about a simple 90 and 45 degree version for regular carpentry and a long scarf joint perhaps. Also routing in door locks with deep holes that need to be parallel to the face of the door. What about an accurate universal steel base plate to which you attach one wide or two less wide guides by magnets to keep the router exactly at right angles to the door face. One each side to finish each side exactly where it needs to be to fit the lock.

@timothydaniels504 2 жыл бұрын

Your tip about factoring in the set of the saw teeth is something I’ve never considered before. Thank you. Just purchased both of your dovetail guides. Tamar’s video was the clincher!

@smoogleville8201 4 жыл бұрын

Masterful dovetailing -love the rabbetting idea - inspiring stuff.

@magicconsulting 3 жыл бұрын

My folding saw and 2 jigs arrived this morning in Niagara Falls. So excited to cut my first DTs tomorrow. Thanks for making insanely high quality products and videos!

@SmallWorkshopGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Another great job of teaching and including all you little tips for making it look good.

@purje7 5 жыл бұрын

Discovered your channel recently, really informative and entertaining content, thank you!

@trueleyes 4 жыл бұрын

Jonathan I was watching this video again (I never get tired of it) and I thought of something that I learned as a apprentis many years ago here in Los Angeles in Local 721 Cabinet Maker Union working for German shops. Our finishing team of German finishers would take Dap tubs and cut them open, empty them into container and using dies would adjust the color to the exact shade to the hard woods we were working in. Crown Molding for example, back then we screwed them in place with the old Robinson head pin head screw to the metal studs behind the dry wall. Later we changed our installation to just screwing a cant strip to the dry wall ceiling corner and then panel adhesive and gun nailed the molding in place. Point I'm making here is that we too used our sawdust with glue as nature filler, that is a very old method as I am sure you already know but I am sure that you like many others I see on You Tube work with very exotic woods from time to time and this method just might come in handy some time. I hope not but you know, _ _ _ _ happens. Love to watch a master at work.

@dudeguy8351 4 жыл бұрын

stay safe in the shop, wonderful message.

@incognitotorpedo42 5 жыл бұрын

Wow JKM, this is a great video. I'm approaching the third hand-cut dovetail joint of my life, so this came at a good time. BTW your videography and editing is superb. Thanks for all the tips!

@ptcruiser2012 2 жыл бұрын

I honestly think this is your best video. After watching this I bought the saw, the jig, and your amazing apron among some other items. Very happy with all. This is way to do dovetails. Full stop. You are an excellent teacher and your store is very well curated and priced very fairly. The products you have made on your own are very well thought out and visually very appealing. Well done Jonathan. I am proud to wear your banner on my new apron.

@chubbibots 3 жыл бұрын

i am not quite at this point in my woodworking career, but i will definitely come back to this video when that time come! thank you!

@doggyrabbit1128 5 жыл бұрын

the most excellent tutorial I've ever seen. The best part is that you haven't done it perfectly at the first trial, but tell me a lot of methods to fix it. Thanks a lot

@designer-garb572 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent clear instructions as always, one day soon I will try this.

@JonnyBuilds 5 жыл бұрын

You're such a good teacher!

@katzmosestools 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks JB!

@seasawwoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

I’m prepping to do my first hand cut dovetails with your jig. Your tutorial makes it look easy, so wish me luck!

@allenhess6583 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Well narrated and you included all the tips. Thank You.

@timbarry5080 4 жыл бұрын

I love that scribe line. It looks great on the wood you used. I've seen it done before but never did it. Next time I will. Great video. Thank you. Also, I had a book by a famous Japanese woodworker who you no doubt know but who's name escapes me. He showed a corner joint where there was full end grain on both sides. Please consider doing that in a video. This way I can live vicariously through you as I never got around to trying it. Thank you.

@JoeKrol 3 жыл бұрын

Just purchased the Katz-Moses jig in 8:1. Very impressed. Also just got a bunch sand paper for the scary sharp on my chisels. Love your Chanel thank you.

@Expedient_Mensch 3 жыл бұрын

About the saw dust trick; You need to be sure that the species of wood you are using does not go black or dark blue when you mix it with water based glues. I have had that happen to me a few times, especially with gum tree woods and it's a real bummer on an otherwise great piece.

@Ragingmarmot 2 жыл бұрын

Love that little workbench

@alejandroferreyra6120 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video Jonathan

@GARRY3754 3 жыл бұрын

Files, of course. What I saw Sam Maloof do with file is amazing......thanks for sharing something concrete and relevant

@richardwright4782 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very clear and easy to follow. Never tried hand cut dovetails bot I'm anxious to try it now

@stevecunningham936 4 жыл бұрын

Just got your jig can't wait to try it!

@aaronfenwick7704 5 жыл бұрын

The marking guide looks awesome. Going to hit up amazon and find myself one.

@abhisheksharma4742 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Purchased your dove tail jig last Month! Can't wait for it to arrive down under!

@ABuffaloDub 3 жыл бұрын

Dude this was awesome. You are an excellent teacher. Thank you !

@TrevorDennis100 5 жыл бұрын

That was really useful. Thanks for the tips.

@barkingshark6413 4 жыл бұрын

Couple of good tips in there, thanks.

@stufarnham 2 жыл бұрын

Easily the best tip I picked up from this video was using the set of your dovetail saw teeth to set your saw kerf to sone side or the other of your line. Genius! Why has no other dovetail video I have watched mentioned this???

@brinjoness3386 5 жыл бұрын

Joint of the week. Come round to mine on friday arvo, bring some beers.

@harrybond007 4 жыл бұрын

Some really good tips in this video, explanations are very well done

@xtremepowerpaul 4 жыл бұрын

The best I've seen about dovetails. And I've seen MANY. That ribbet changes all the game. Thanks. 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

@bobfugazy4916 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Jonathan, thank you. My kids bought me a set of the Dovetail alignment jigs for Christmas. I'm about to go use them. Best wishes.

@u.sonomabeach6528 3 жыл бұрын

Finally it's making some sense! I just had to find your channel! Subscribed

@codybryant8684 5 жыл бұрын

Just got my dovetail guide today unfortunately i cant use it yet because i had an emergency surgery so no shop time till February but im super excited to have it. I wanna use it to learn muscle memory

@grahamparsons6620 5 жыл бұрын

Great video once again, a fantastic tutorial for anyone wishing to learn how to dovetail. Between you and Matt Estlea you've got this skill buttoned down 👍👍👍👍

@katzmosestools 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

@user-pn6mv4wy7w 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought your jig, I can’t wait to use it on the nautical galley table that I’m about to start.

@philipswain4122 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Thanks for posting

@thomascostello5780 3 жыл бұрын

best dovetail joint video ever!! TY

@TheCaoimhin2 4 жыл бұрын

This is the best and clearest tutorial that I have found, and I have seen them all. You answered all my questions and now I know how many mistakes I made and why my dovetails are so awful. Great work. Thanks. Just ordered your dovetail jig and guide board. Happy days!

@katzmosestools 4 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to see you create bud!

@2102jeffrey 5 жыл бұрын

That was excellent. Big learning here.

@darwinpaz4774 5 жыл бұрын

Great video I will bookmark for reference! Cut my first two sets which were very rough. Purchased your guide which is absolutely fantastic and made all the difference in the world for me. I keep my incremental attempts so I can see the progression, and you can see a great leap in perfection once I bought your jig. With the addition of the tips and tricks in this video I am closing in on some nice looking joints. Thanks so much for the training aids and videos!

@katzmosestools 5 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the kind words my friend! I can't wait to see what you create

@markheld5788 4 жыл бұрын

Your a good teacher first time ive seen your video .

@MrAmw1 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome tips and tricks thanks 🤜 just ordered your 6:1 jig just have to wait for shipping to the UK 🇬🇧 lol I'm patient it's worth the wait. Thanks buddy

@rodneybosch7290 8 ай бұрын

Well I'm going to try it.

@JkCanvas 5 жыл бұрын

great video tutorial on how to cut dove tails. Thank you for making this look not so hard.

@crappo8459 5 жыл бұрын

Great job nice clean work

@andrewgibbons8159 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you. !! Really appreciate it.

@linuxjcajca7806 5 жыл бұрын

Good job, thanks for the video.

@SkylersRants 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching dozens of KZfaq videos on dovetails and this is by far the most informative. Thanks.

@katzmosestools 5 жыл бұрын

My absolute pleasure bud!

@TheJmh19 5 жыл бұрын

great video. I learned a lot from this. thanks

@meghanihamid Жыл бұрын

Great video and explanation

@StraightWhiskey9 3 жыл бұрын

Probaby the 5th time I have watched this video and its just as good as the first. Ill be making a video on my first time doing dovetails soon. Thank you for the tips

@MakeBrooklyn 5 жыл бұрын

NIce ... all the tricks all in one place!! I just got that same set of Narex 1/4 skew chisels and I am digging the hell out of them, especially for cleaning out the corners of the pins on half blind dovetails!!

@katzmosestools 5 жыл бұрын

Yea they are so awesome!

@itsblowecuz 5 жыл бұрын

You and Chris would be amazing together!!!!!! This video is perfect timing so I can start on the challenge 🤗

@katzmosestools 5 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to see what you create bud!

@paulcompton123 4 жыл бұрын

Exceptional work.

@dan00017 4 жыл бұрын

I build custom Puzzles, and I’ve never cut a Dovetail before...want to incorporate them into my next Project. Looking forward to purchasing a KM Dovetail Jig and Saw. Thanks for the video, man!

@thomasgallagher5301 5 жыл бұрын

Just received your dovetail jig. Also the dovetail saw and Stanley 750 chisels that you use. Can't wait to get started making dovetails. Enjoy your videos iv learned a lot.

@TheTranq 4 жыл бұрын

Well, time to give it a go!

@gregorysmith8025 5 жыл бұрын

Lots of great advice on dovetails. Now I want to put it to use .... Thanks

@katzmosestools 5 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to see what you create bud

@AdamCraigOutdoors 5 жыл бұрын

kinda new to wood working so this was fun to watch!! Cheers Jon!

@katzmosestools 5 жыл бұрын

Welcome my friend!

@Vman7757 5 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks for sharing. I love watching your Videos.

@katzmosestools 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vincent!

@fontking1a 4 жыл бұрын

The time it takes to do this is amazing. This is one of four corners. We're looking at two hours minimum to do a four cornered drawer. WOW!!

@katzmosestools 4 жыл бұрын

If I'm not shooting a video and teaching I can dovetail a whole drawer in 20 minutes

@NEFdaily 3 жыл бұрын

Dude amazing great video

@acapp3004 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video...learned a lot.

@stefanopatteri5171 Жыл бұрын

Just get mine dovetail jig!!!

@thump72 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, the tricks and tips help.

@katzmosestools 5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Daniel!

@shurley96 4 жыл бұрын

I haven't made a dovetail since I was 15 in woodwork class! Any time any of the guys used the sawdust and glue technique our teacher gave out to us - funny to see how it's actually a legitimate thing!

@JkCanvas 4 жыл бұрын

I have bought all but the frett saw and low angle jack plane.

@jonikuhn2441 5 жыл бұрын

Great tip on taking the set of the teeth into account. I never heard that before, looks like I have to give dovetails a try again.

@katzmosestools 5 жыл бұрын

Go get'em Joni!

@SmallWorkshopGuy 5 жыл бұрын

Man, you do some great content! Very, very helpful! Your views and subscriptions should start to really, really mushroom soon. Please keep doing the superb stuff!

@SmallWorkshopGuy 5 жыл бұрын

I highly recommend your Dovetail jig. I have one and love it. Waiting for your hold down device to be delivered - looking forward to doing a new crosscut sled and incorporating your hold down.

@katzmosestools 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much bud!

@hugodesrosiers-plaisance3156 3 жыл бұрын

SCOOP OUT THE MIDDLE. Omg. Thank you.

@tomlagatol4448 5 жыл бұрын

Good vid, Enjoyed it all! Thanks.

@katzmosestools 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom!

@scottstennes6983 5 жыл бұрын

Watched this.. practiced. Failed. Watched again... practiced. Not too bad. Tonight watched for third time... hope tomorrow’s practice session produces dovetails that I can be proud of!

@katzmosestools 5 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to see what you create!

@ManCrafting 5 жыл бұрын

How do you get out so much high quality content so quick? Great tips as always.

@katzmosestools 5 жыл бұрын

12 hrs days starting at 430 am hahaha

@ManCrafting 5 жыл бұрын

Katz-Moses Woodworking Shop I hear you. Mines at least that, just not getting time to film and I’m not doing videos on production. Not interesting to anyone.