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Interesting dovetail layout tools
Do your dovetails go wrong at the dreaded transfer? If so, collinear marking might be the answer you ve been looking for.
A few months ago, I received an email from a manufacturer asking if they could quote something I said on Shop Talk Live, our podcast. This has happened before, and I always want to make sure it isn’t viewed as an endorsement of a product. The quote they were hoping to use was “
“Outside of sawing technique, most dovetailing issues can be traced back to a bad transfer from the tail board to the pin board.” I have likely said that many times on the podcast, so I can’t deny that one! Go ahead, I’ll stand behind that quote.
Online extras from FWW issue #287
Turn the wine-bottle post
Hand-cut dovetails to attach the legs to the post
Add a beautiful hand-rubbed finish with oil and varnish
Step inside Clark Kellogg’s brain as we hit him with seven top secret questions. You’re going to enjoy this journey.
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