This video will give you information about the procedure of making Dovetail joint in carpentry
Thanks to Mr. Shesathri, Technician, National Engineering College, Kovilpatti, Tamilnadu
College website: www.nec.edu.in
BEST PRACTICES
1. Loose clothing should be avoided.
2. Wear shoes while working in the shop.
3. Tools should always be kept in good working condition.
4. Tools not used must be kept in their proper places.
5. While chiseling, the sharp edge should be positioned away from the body.
6. Boards containing nails should not be put on the floor.
Aim:
To make the Dovetail joint for the required dimensions of the given workpiece.
Tools Required:
• Jackplane
• Carpentry vice
• Try square
• Marking gauge
• Steel rule
• Tenon saw
• Ripsaw
• Firmer chisel
• Mallet
Procedure:
1. The given workpiece is firmly clamped in the carpentry vice and any two adjacent surfaces are planned to get right angles using the jack plane.
2. Using the try square, the right angles of planned faces are checked.
3. Now the other two surfaces are planned to get a smooth surface.
4. The workpiece is cut into two pieces by using the rip saw.
5. Mark the dimensions for the dovetail joint on the two pieces using the steel rule and marking gauge.
6. Remove the unwanted portions as per the drawing and assemble to check proper fitting.