10 Essential Woodworking Joints You Need to Know - The Best Joints of the Week

[@katzmosestools]

*Get The Tools from this video and support what we do at* KMTools.com *The Katz-Moses Woodworkers with Disabilities Fund ABOUT* kmtools.com/pages/kmww-charity *Timestamps* Intro - Why we Practice Joinery it 0:00 Inlaid Mitered Splined Dovetail 0:26 A Comprehensive Guide to Cutting Dovetails 11:49 Houndstooth Dovetail 36:57 Japanese Castle Shiro Joint 50:36 Wedged Mortise and Tenon 1:02:58 Bridle Joint 1:14:37 Half Blind Dovetail 1:23:02 3 Way Locking Miter Kane Tsugi 1:40:53 Absolutely Perfect Miter Joints 1:55:50 Tusked Mortise and Tenon 2:13:49

[@matthatter69420]

Coming from a machinist background, I truly appreciate the layout and tolerance you hold to. Quite inspirational in upping my joinery game (without domino's) lol.. Subscribed.

[@dannyerb10]

A minute ago someone sent me a “furniture how to video” from a “DIY Influencer”At first glance it didn’t add up, then looked deeper and it quickly became obvious that the whole thing is faked, the guy doesn’t actually build anything himself, but rather someone exploring a niche to build a rather successful instagram following. I took a deep breath and remembered nothing good comes from arguing with people on the internet. Instead decided to come here. Just wanted to say thank you for all the excellent videos you’ve made over the years. They’ve been truly helpful in developing my craft as a fabricator/ woodworker which has brought be a lot of happiness. I’m sure countless people here could say the same.

[@tatehogan5685]

Absolutely have found huge value in your videos. Thank you! I'm a novice and the lessons have helped me immensely. Your videos combined with Rob Cosman have kept me learning and forcing myself to try new things and get better

[@AmalsFutureHusband]

Jonathan these videos are so great I've been fascinated watching so many of them at work

[@chris-C8]

I just cut my first dovetail by hand this week! I'm stoked to try these joints as well once I master the dovetail.

[@kevincinnamontoast3669]

The roofing nails driven in @ random angles joint is my fave.

[@williamshaffer2562]

JKM, another informational video. Enjoy watching them.

[@24.k.g.f.97]

That does look frickin cool.

[@tutunuitekanawa3940]

Amazing work!

[@danielu1763]

Suweeet! You gotta make a box out of it, you gotta make a box!

[@seppepylyser3969]

“Do a butt joint you knuckle head” Thank you for this video! The tip about the wedge for the mortis and tenon joint is very helpfull! Greatings!

[@katzmosestools]

Yes!! Someone made it haha

[@todayicelebrateme]

That is beautiful!

[@longvu7435]

Very nice, thanks for sharing

[@PandorusFightStick]

all the missing is the bit bang gaming shuirken pcb to change omron switches. i have 4lbs spring 2mm over sized actuator, with omron 400g switches and feels amazing but may have to add otto kit

[@northve25]

I’m inspired with your skills and they make me a better craftsman. However, I love your music selections. Sincerely, Tar Baby Against the Grain Fine Furniture Works

[@kennethleitner1337]

Watching the first joint only (time limits right now), brought back a thought (maybe appears in a later part of the KZbin video?) I had when I first saw this video: lace wood splines cut at the midpoint of each dovetail!

[@adams13f]

Oooowheeee look at that hammer!! Beautiful!!! I'd like to make one like it. It's got the weight for bigger hits and small enough to not get in your way of fine work......🤔

[@Kerimpala1964]

Bob Marley should be so lucky Mon! Dem joints be tasty 🇯🇲

[@troyqueen9503]

No one lost a finger making those kind of joints, just time.

[@PaleRider559]

Have you ever tried to make a block, on the corner piece, and do 2 dovetails at 90s, from the corner?

[@nudger44]

Hi what lacquer do you use for your wood tks bob. Great video

[@katzmosestools]

I use spray lacquer from Daft

[@ReRoy8]

Great way to spend a few hours.

[@TomDanaher]

I posted a picture of a curved dovetail on your FB page hoping you may try that one. I love all the JotW videos.

[@dpmeyer4867]

thanks

[@tobeforgottenisworsethande8995]

Lucky. You got to make a career out of doing something you love. Whenever I'm messing around in my shit woodworking or trying to fix something or doing whatever, All I get is hate from people saying I'm just wasting my time I need to focus on work. Basically if you're not getting paid to do something everyone acts like you're being childish if you have interest in it. I have ADD and stuff like this stimulates my mind man 👍

[@MadAtMax.300Blackout]

The successful folk learn how to deal with that and pursue what they're good/impassioned at anyhow.

[@jeremyclaybaugh8790]

I was looking in your shop. So many sold out tools. Are they going to be restocked at some point?

[@matthewhill8032]

I've always seen tusked mortise and tenon with a slight bevel to the mortis and a matching bevel on the wedge (to tightly pull things together with the wedging force). Is this angled mortise and wedge the same thing, or is it technically a different joinery technique/style all together? Thanks, I just learned to cut the wedged mortis and tenon from an old book, but this straight angle looks a heck of a lot easier to get right than a 7-degree bevel on the inside of one wall of a mortis.

[@calebplumleeoutdoors]

Was the first one a troll? That ebony addition didn't really reinforce the miter... it added a tiny bit of extra glue surface, but nothing additional beyond that in the direction of an expected failure ??

[@todayicelebrateme]

Your video just popped up on my string! I love wood working! Just not talented enough to create in wood

[@Mark_L]

So strong joinery is not always needed. Decorative joints for a small keepsake box is an example.

[@ravenheart1439]

That miter dovetail joint I would think it would be fine once glued an such, i mean how much strength do you need on a draw or box that size know what I mean..prolly never fail...sure looks great though...

[@FrankTheTank417]

First! Love ya Katz!

[@katzmosestools]

Second!

[@EL-tf5ek]

does undercutting weaken the joint at all?

[@TheSMEAC]

Right out the gate on number one, I remember how when JKM said “we’re going to make them bigger, much bigger than our maple tails” and how it was called the “pretty little liar”, that at the time all I heard in my head was “you must make it more pointy” (in my best Sacha Baron Cohen voice 😂 (don’t worry, the same occurred this time)

[@american_patriot6218]

How about a JKM inlaid impossible joint?

[@fatroberto3012]

Unless I have completely misunderstood joints, the purpose of a dovetail is to make a joint which is very strong in one direction, even without glue. So it is used, for example, to attach the front of a drawer to the sides. No matter how hard you pull the drawer, the front cannot possibly pull off. Using it on a box seems pointless. It just becomes a decoration.

[@snteevveetns]

Seems like the bridal joint setup could work for the wedge tenant… just would need to cut the shoulder…

[@Beefdr]

I thought this was Jimmy Kimmel for a bit. Good vid.

[@steveh7866]

The exercise is dovetailing: why on earth didn't you you use a secret mitred dovetail instead of a mitre?

[@jerrybyrd7778]

Do a butt joint. I watched the whole video, great tips on a lot of different things.

[@katzmosestools]

Hahaha yes! Great job my friend

[@TimEngle]

This guy reminds me of Jimmy Kimmel.

[@CaseyTheDuderino]

His voice is extremely similar

[@BobMuir100]

Truley

[@gunchuk5653]

You look like Jimmy Kimmels long lost brother! Except you're actually talented.

[@nessbertho2581]

Jimmy Kimmels woodworking channel?

[@rogerbeaird3320]

Joint of the week is cannabis indica 😅😅

[@FishinmattRyann]

When did Jimmy Kimmel get into carpentry???

[@andreashagendorf8454]

Nahh, never undercut your Dovetails, if you're planing the outside later on, gaps will start to show.

[@Bills_Bicycle_Rides]

Use power tools

[@LessTalkMoreDelicious]

Hi Mr. Katz Moses. Would you like to send me a dovetail jig, in exchange for an unboxing and quick test vid of it? ✨🎥

[@readeral]

I admire your gonads.

[@tobeforgottenisworsethande8995]

Lucky. You got to make a career out of doing something you love. Whenever I'm messing around in my shit woodworking or trying to fix something or doing whatever, All I get is hate from people saying I'm just wasting my time I need to focus on work. Basically if you're not getting paid to do something everyone acts like you're being childish if you have interest in it. I have ADD and stuff like this stimulates my mind man 👍

[@redcloud9700]

I totally relate to your comment! As I’ve grown older, and hopefully wiser, my perspective on hobbies like this have changed. I think woodworking is a wonderful mentally stimulating hobby. It challenges your problem solving, mechanical aptitude, creativity and some executive functioning skills. I think the woodworking community is pretty supportive as well. Hope you’re sticking with it and don’t let the naysayers impede your path. You already know more about what you need out of life than they do. :)

[@colinchesbrough5772]

Not only is it NOT a waste of time, it's an opportunity to make money once your work reaches a certain skill level, and regardless of if you sell a piece or not, you have left behind something physically tangible. Your "hobby" has created a lasting treasure for friends and family to enjoy

[@oldsoul5263]

I've been in your situation and wasted so many years having to listen to people say the same to me. If you can get away from those toxic people... PLEASE DO SO!!! As long as tinkering with different hobbies isn't starving you financial responsibilities.... the he|| with everyone else running their mouth. You might actually learn something useful along the way. Study the processes and the people that are good at it and keep tinkering at it... be happy!!! You only have 1 life... enjoy it the most you can.

[@calisurfer619]

There will always be haters no matter what you're doing. If you're enjoying it and aren't hurting anyone else, it's most definitely NOT a waste of time, no matter what the quality of the work is

[@todayicelebrateme]

I love paper crafting! Really anything with my hands. It takes me away and helps my mental. Some think it's not o.k. for me to put time and money into my craft. But they are the Same ones asking me for things! I started saying, you should be grateful for my crafts. They save people like you daily! My money my time! Not yours Do what makes your heart happy and your mind calm! I wish you all the happiness in doing what YOU LOVE!