Author: Matt Estlea

Dovetails are often seen as the pinnacle of hand tool woodworking and the sign of a good craftsman, usually intimidating beginners from trying them. But are they really that difficult? This is a comprehensive video breaking down every step of the process including various options you have, different techniques you can use, and extreme close ups so you can see exactly what my eyes are seeing. These techniques come from a variety of sources and tutors throughout my years of woodworking and is the combination that I find works best for me. Any questions, let me know in the comments!…

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