How to Make Dovetail Joints | 3 Ways Advanced to Beginner

I visited professional instructors to show me how to cut dovetail joinery three different ways. In this video we will discuss hand-cut dovetails, hybrid dovetail joinery, and using a Porter Cable dovetail jig to cut both half blind dovetails and through dovetail joinery.
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0:00 Dovetail Joinery
0:13 Handcut Dovetail Joinery
0:50 Tools Needed for Handcut Dovetails
1:32 Chisels for Dovetail Joinery
2:22 Hybrid Dovetail Method
3:03 Cutting Dovetails on a Table Saw
3:50 Dovetail Jig for a Table Saw
6:13 Woodcraft Houston North
6:27 Porter Cable Dovetail Jig
9:20 Through Dovetails on Porter Cable Dovetail Jig
15:18 Half Blind Dovetails on Porter Cable Dovetail Jig
16:54 Prevent Tear Out on Porter Cable Dovetail Jig
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▼EXPAND FOR TOOL LINKS and INFO▼ Watch Next: 10 Tips and Tricks for Better Dovetail Joinery kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIuplKKNeLF8edU Porter Cable Dovetail Jig - amzn.to/43fcrwo Plans for Porter Cable Jig Box www.woodsmithplans.com/plan/portable-dovetail-jig-workcenter/ Porter Cable Template Guide - amzn.to/3qn2MFC Bosch Centering Cone - amzn.to/3qn2MFC Leigh Vacuum and Router Support amzn.to/3N4kWEV Recommended Routers: Bosch 2.25 HP - amzn.to/43i2BtM DeWALT 2.25 HP - amzn.to/3OLdnUG Tools for Handcut and Hybrid Dovetails: Pfeil Chisel Set - amzn.to/43d2X4x Narex Chisel Set - amzn.to/3OIr9HO Veritas Dovetail Saw - www.woodcraft.com/products/veritas-standard-dovetail-saw-14-tpi?gclid=CjwKCAjw9pGjBhB-EiwAa5jl3KUGKHqbuJUvzZVoemDGvJEYtSHWNVPS02rPOl5jmUh8Ge9wDQkXUhoCVggQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Round Mallet - amzn.to/3oe9RHG Fret Saw - www.woodcraft.com/products/olson-sf63523-adjustable-frame-fret-saw Divider Gauges - amzn.to/41L6CoV Bevel Edge Chisel Set - amzn.to/3BzYxZy Honing Guide - amzn.to/3BxIMlJ Dovetail Marker - www.woodcraft.com/products/veritas-1-6-dovetail-saddle-marker 4 Inch Double Square - amzn.to/459ImQ7 Dual Marking Gauge - www.woodcraft.com/products/veritas-dual-marking-gauge Offset Block - robcosman.com/products/rob-cosmans-shawn-shim Forrest 10 Degree Dovetail Cut Blade www.forrestblades.com/saw-blades-for-finger-joints-square-cut-box-joints-rabbets-grooves-and-dovetails/10-custom-woodworker-ii-saw-blade-for-dovetail-cut-40-teeth/ TrueWerk Work Clothes - truewerk.pxf.io/GmbJjE Use code WOODWORKS10 to save 10% off your order for a LIMITED TIME ONLY. The full list of tools and supplies I recommend can be found on my website: www.731woodworks.com/recommended-tools Join the TUBAFOUR NATION through Patreon to get access to exclusive member only behind the scenes videos, member only livestreams, exclusive discounts, and other cool member only perks! www.patreon.com/731woodworks Check this video's description for links to all the videos I discussed. If you use one of these Amazon and other affiliate links, I may receive a commission Some other useful links: Daily Tool Deals on my website: www.731woodworks.com/tool-deals Subscribe to our email Newsletter to get new content alerts, sales, and more! mailchi.mp/7e44c16eefdc/731-woodworks-email-newsletter Check out my easy-to-follow woodworking plans: www.731woodworks.com/store Outlaw's Board Butter - So Good it Should be Outlawed: www.731woodworks.com/store/boardbutter

[@ghammond6624]

i went to this woodcraft for the first time today

[@WayneMacDonald1]

I've done the router version... haven't tried handcut and I wasn't aware of the hybrid method. Look at me learning!!

[@countrymagic61]

As usual, informative content. Thank you for posting. I do have the Porter Cable Jig. Only used it a couple of times. THEN...I was taught how to hand cut dovetails by Rob Cosman (not on KZbin!. But in his shop in Grand Bat, Canada during the May 2023 PHP class) . With that being said, in one week, I learned how to sharpen plane blades and chisels, I was cutting through dovetails, Half-blind dovetails, mortise and tenon, made a bench hook using through dovetails. It does not take very long to learn how to hand cut dovetails when you have the right tools and the correct instructions. I know hand cut dovetails are not for everyone. It depends on the work needed to be done, The client, the builder's method of choice, quality craftsmanship, and pride. As for myself, my woodworking is not a business, it is for me as therapy. Keep the awesome videos coming.👍

[@SandyMasquith]

Thanks Matt! I still prefer hand-cut although I do have a similar router jig. That could be because I'm doing one-offs (small boxes, etc) that would require extra setup time on the jig vs layout and cut for hand-cut. I think when it comes time to do multiple drawers in a cabinet, it's time to get jiggy with it! :)

[@joshuabray37]

I have the porter cable jig (got it about 15 years ago). The first time you use it, the setup is a bear, but after that first time, it's pretty easy... I lost a bunch of parts in a move (some of the knobs). It was pretty easy to find/order replacement parts (I did that last year). I do STRONGLY recommend doing some test cuts... This is a pretty good, quick tutorial on it (I wish I had this 15 years ago).

[@ronhau1542]

Hand cut all the way.

[@taylormckibbin4034]

You should do I live stream of you just building

[@christianroach8105]

I agree! Please do

[@Damon_Barber]

Lots of great info here!!

[@thomasnourse7506]

I have the rockler clone of this jig and it works well too.

[@DuncanEdwards.]

The Leigh D4R Pro is the only dovetail router jig worth buying

[@adamc3474]

I think I'll be using the hybrid method myself. I like this videos. I hope they do well so you will do more in the future. Stay awesome.

[@ronswoodshack]

Really cool!!! Thanks Mighty Matt!

[@tom.coomes]

Awesome video, thank you for the information. I have been wanting one for a while now, just haven’t pulled the trigger yet.

[@brywayvoccini1682]

Thank you

[@MASI_forging]

Excellent work as always.👍👍

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you so much 😀

[@mariondorsett]

I think I like the router jig the best, but I really don't like the look of dovetails. I'm a box joint fan... I know, I know... I'm square, and I'm ok w/ that. :D

[@731Woodworks]

I'm with you Marion. I actually prefer the look of the box joints to dovetails.

[@mariondorsett]

@@731Woodworks I'm not alone anymore :D

[@mcmathwoodworks]

I think the time of setup makes the power tool jig look more confusing to me.. I would probably lean toward the hybrid or just hand tool method if I were cutting dovetails. But it’s cool to know there’s multiple ways to do it. Thank you for sharing Matt! And I like the shirt!

[@joshuabray37]

It seems confusing the first time you do it, but after that, it's pretty easy. Really, it's putting the right template in, clamping your piece in, cut, flip the template, clamp the other piece in, cut, repeat.... And, I agree on the t-shirt. He always has the best t-shirts!

[@prozack1312]

That first dovetail with the router jig is a pretty damning condemnation.

[@ChristIsLord229]

I thought itd be you making the dovetail

[@derekgranger8228]

Hi Matt, I'm looking to get a new set of chissels but can't decide between the Narex Richter or the Stanley Sweetheart. Which one would you recommend, my Irwin Marples are ok as a whack it and hack it set but don't hold an edge for finer work

[@731Woodworks]

I've been happy with the Narex Richter but I've never used the Stanley's.

[@michaelgarofalo4452]

Hello so I've started making some end tables they turned out pretty decent my only issue I've run into were the tops the pine just warped pretty bad I don't have alot of experience with pine but I do make custom kitchen cabs have been since I got out of high school trying to do it on my own with out the fancy exspensive tools any tips on when working with pine especially while using 2x4s and 2x6

[@paulellis84]

How about a video on building a website or editing software for KZbin?

[@731Woodworks]

I did a video on building a website here kzbin.info/www/bejne/g37HlZqAfsikgpI

[@ronhau1542]

Veritas makes a jig (for the hand cut method) that clamps to the stock that works great.

[@joshuaarriero]

Do you have a video on how to use a router

[@731Woodworks]

got one coming out within the next 2 weeks

[@kdavidwhite8376]

Another hybrid method is to use a bandsaw (with tilted table) ..

[@carlson.douglas.w]

Don't become dependent on too many jigs and doodads. It just becomes more crap on your bench. If you want to learn to cut DTs, just start cutting them by hand in scrap. Cut 1 a day (or whatever interval is reasonable). It will be a little frustrating at first but if you evaluate your mistakes, you should start to see dramatic improvement fairly quickly. Keep the tools to a minimum and trust your eyes for the layout. The idea is to train your eyes and your muscles. Once you have wrapped your mind around the process of cutting by hand, including common fixes for mistakes, THEN incorporating machines for a hybrid approach or using a router jig method will make more sense. The router jig has it's place. Most of them c create identically sized pins and tails, so it's not the warmest look. But if you have an entire kitchen worth of drawer boxes to create... Well that would be a lot to do by hand. This is all just my opinion, of course.

[@mikelawler2278]

Mrs. 731 doesn't look very interested