How To Layout Mitred Dovetails | The Toolbox Project #2

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video, I'll show you how to layout the mitred dovetails that will hold this box together. The reason we're using mitred dovetails in this instance is to hide a groove within the top and bottom of the box. Which is somewhat difficult to accomplish when using normal dovetails, as you'll need to produce a stopped groove. Plus, this joinery also looks cooler and is more fun. Can't argue with that can you?
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@marcelmeinhart 3 жыл бұрын

Formular Tail height: hT = (h - 2*hM - (nT+1)*hP - r) / nT To get the top tail height add r to hT. Matts values in (...) give us 34.8 mm tail height with the top one being 40.8 mm. Height of Box = h (240 mm) Height of Miter = hM (12 mm) Height of Pins = hP (6 mm) # of tails = nT (5) router thickness = r (6 mm)

@richardsinger01 3 жыл бұрын

I think I like Matt’s method!

@matthiasr.l9406 2 жыл бұрын

Very good explained what you are doing. Even your speech speed is - for me as a German - challenging I can follow what you are teaching. I like your style of teaching.

@larryjellison1331 3 жыл бұрын

As always, amazed by the quality of your videos Matt. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge of, and passion for, woodworking.

@thompsonfamilyhuntingadven4036 3 жыл бұрын

Almost looking like that marking gauge needs a new cutter. Stop throwing it at Dobby 😂.

@tom314 3 жыл бұрын

lol, I was thinking the same thing.

@douglasbrown3493 2 жыл бұрын

Superb series as usual. How about a set of dividers to set the pin/tail spacing?

@dpmeyer4867 3 жыл бұрын

thanks

@marcusmolnar7725 3 жыл бұрын

I think I'll stick to using my dividers and walking them across until it looks right

@devemch7851 2 жыл бұрын

Couple of comments. In your technique one needs to determine the final height of the toolbox. Then add 6 mm to that as the box will shrink when you cut the lid off. I now prefer cutting dovetails by hand. When I first started, I used the Liegh D4 router jig. While it’s a great piece of kit, it has issues. The method of sawing the top off a box is a tried and true method used for over 100 years. When you layout your tails using the D4, beware that the joints in one diagonal are equal as are the joints in the second diagonal. But the two joints are mirror opposites of each other. So the wide tail will be towards the bottom of the box on the joints in one diagonal. As I had cut my grooves, this was an issue. Liegh suggests that you set up the mirror setup on the right side of the jig when cutting symmetrical dovetails. One reason among many I gravitated to hand cutting dovetails. Also bear in mind that the angle of the tail changes when you change cutters of a different depth. The fingers are set up for using a 3/4 in dovetail bit. This makes half laps an inconsistent pain in rear for stock less than 3/4 in thick.

@konmingyew7282 3 жыл бұрын

Hi matt, i struggle with squaring end grain one wide pieces like 10 inches. How do I fix that, I've followed Rob Cosman's techniques but it still isn't working. I use a Luban no 5 hand plane. Is there any tips that could aid me? Thks